Colleagues/ I am pleased to announce the availability of a corrected and revised PPT for my invited presentation given at CALSI 2009 / La Sociedad del Conocimiento: Innovación y Nuevos Retos Globales [The Knowledge Society: New Challenges and Global Innovation] Universidad Politécnica de Valencia / Salón de Actos del Edificio NEXUS / Edificio 6G / March 10 2009 / 11:45 - 12:45 / Valencia Spain _Connections: Online Social Networks For Business_ Abstract While Facebook and MySpace are among the better-known general online social networks, there are an ever-increasing number of online networks that have emerged for and within a wide variety of communities. Among many others, these include networks for academe and education, people of color, Boomers, LGBT groups, religion and researchers and scholars. Among the fastest growing niche networks are those created by and on behalf of businesses. This presentation will provide an overview of the variety of niche online networks, with a focus on those created to better connect and engage customers, employees, and professionals. I Wish To Thank: Nuria Lloret Romero (Universidad Politécnica de Valencia) ; Candela Gimeno Estornel (Universidad Politécnica de Valencia); and Tomàs Baiget (Institut d'Estadística de Catalunya (Idescat)), for making my visit and participation possible. The Presentation Is Available From [ http://tinyurl.com/ccgrwy ] [135 Slides] Enjoy! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu There is Nothing More Powerful Than An Idea Whose Time Has Come / Victor Hugo [ http://www.blogger.com/profile/09093368136660604490 ] Iowa: Where the Tall Corn Flows and the (North)West Wind Blows [ http://alternativeenergyblogs.blogspot.com/ ]