BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:It is clear that communication and networking have been tran sformed by the use of Facebook\, LinkedIn and other social media websit es. \; These days it is nearly impossible to apply for a job\, keep in touch with far-flung acquaintances\, and develop a business presence without using these digital tools. \; To learn more about getting started with LinkedIn and Facebook and maximizing their effectiveness\, the Scotch Plains Public Library invites the public to attend two free workshops. \; The workshops will be led by Leora Wenger\, who brin gs a wealth of knowledge and experience to her audience. \; Both pr ograms will include a formal presentation\, to be followed by an inform al discussion period. This evening\, Monday\, May 7\, 2012 at 7 pm &nda sh\; Facebook. Facebook is the most popular social media platform.   \;A free-access  \;social networking site\, one can share with frie nds\, connect with business associates\, join groups\, learn about prod ucts and services\,  \;store and share photos\, play games and use a variety of applications. \; In this workshop\, Leora Wenger will present how to set up a Facebook profile\, discussing privacy issues an d the basics of sharing.  \;We will compare personal profiles\, bus iness pages and groups and learn when to use each one. \; Newcomers and those experienced with Facebook are both welcome. Leora Wenger bui lds websites for small businesses\, libraries and three Rutgers Univers ity departments. \; She has given talks at New Jersey libraries abo ut social media\, including Twitter and Facebook.  \;She loves twea king PHP\, composing a striking web design\, stretching Wordpress\, and publicizing sites. \; In her spare time she's a mom\, wife and dau ghter.This program is free and open to all interested members of the pu blic. \; Registration is recommended.  \;Interested attendees c an reserve a place by calling 908-868-1548 ext. 204\, emailing to librar y@scotlib.org  \;or responding via the library&rsquo\;s website\, ht tp://www.scotlib.org. \; The Scotch Plains Library is located at 192 7 Bartle Avenue\, one block from Park Avenue in the center of town. Dri ving directions and more information can be found on the library websit e\, http://www.scoltib.org. \; All are welcome. URL:http://scotchplains.patch.com/events/explore-social-media-at-scotch-p lains-public-library-56e4220d SUMMARY:Explore Social Media at Scotch Plains Public Library LOCATION:Scotch Plains Public Library: 1927 Bartle Ave\, Scotch Plains\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR