LIBR 246-04/13 Web 2.0 (Fall 2010)

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My name is Elisabeth Sundby. I’m joining the course from Bakersfield, CA where I live with my husband and three young children. I grew up in Narvik, Norway and came to the United States to attend college in Tacoma, WA. My academic background includes undergraduate degrees in accounting and finance and a Masters of Business Administration. I worked in corporate finance and budget management for many years then decided to freelance/consult when our first child was born. I liked the freedom so much that I have continued ever since. I work with a variety of projects; budgeting, proposals, records management, researching market information, knowledge management, etc. In the SLIS program I’m focusing on records and archives.
I’m interested in learning about the different types of Web 2.0 applications, including how to evaluate its importance to the organization, and how it can be managed and used effectively. I have a special interest in market research and environmental scans using Web 2.0 applications. My work is very project oriented, and I enjoy coming into a new situation and seeing how digital applications are used within various settings.  I hope the class will help me keep on top of current trends and developments, and expose me to new media as well.

I spend most of my free time on family activities and community and school volunteering. I love to travel, and last spring I was able to go to Peru to fulfill a long-time dream of seeing Macchu Picchu. My profile picture was taken on this trip. This summer I was able to take my family back to Norway, and spent much time hiking and biking and reconnecting with family and friends.  I also enjoy  cooking and entertaining. My husband is a home brewer, so he always has multiple home brews lined up for me to match food with.