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I have used instant messaging a while ago, but have been too busy to really use it lately. I don't use it at work and by the time I go home and have a chance to go on the computer--none of my contacts, which consist mostly of family, are around...If they are smart they are in bed sleeping, as I am usually on the computer quite late at night. I think I would probably use it more if I was home more during the day. As most of my contacts work in offices or are in college. I don't really see us using IM in the library as we are not staffed for someone to be on the computer throughout the day. We usually go on to check for interlibrary loans or to put books into our system. I can see how it would be a good way to connect with teens who spend so much time on the computer (would work as well as a cell phone) to keep in contact with them.