Thing 26 - Ning

I really liked Ning because it has a lot of areas to network in AND I was able to interact in it right away. It was very similar to several forums that I currently belong to. I joined the 23 Things Ning in this latest round (so would it be Round 3?). I just signed up today and spent my time exporing the site so I haven't joined any groups yet. I think this Ning is great because it seems to be focused on libraries primarily in Minnesota? I could see this Ning useful as a professional networking site. I'm not yet sure what uses it would have as a gateway between our library and our students.