In searching through Flickr it's easy to see that libraries have made great use of it and for all sorts of reasons. There are groups dedicated to specific library systems (UGA, New Jersey Libraries, State Library of Victoria), groups for ALA conferences and student chapters, and for the Second Life Library 2.0 project, among many, many others. As a local example, the Bartram Trail branch of the Saint Johns Public Library system has a photostream giving a tour of the new library with shots of the Children's area, meeting room space and workroom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sjcpls/2406422242/. There are similar photostream tours for the other branches as well.
I happen to like the Flickr group Libraries and Librarians: http://www.flickr.com/groups/librariesandlibrarians/. It has 2,315 members with 18,706 items added so far. Here you'll find pictures of library building exteriors and interiors, library signage, all sorts of programs and presentations, homemade READ posters, you name it. If it's library related then it's probably in this group. And so in this capacity, Flickr seems like another great tool for libraries; a way to familiarize people with the building and layout, promote programs and services, and just have fun.
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