LIBR 246-12: Web 2.0 and Social Networking Tools (Fall 2008)

What 2.0 means to me there are no closed doors. When I was growing up (I lived in Connecticut) the local library closed at 5 pm. Since both parents worked until after 5, the library and I never met. In addition, in honesty when I did get to the libraries the buildings were musty, things were in an order I could never seem to get and the librarians looked as interested in helping as if I had asked them how to get away with a crime.

After going over this week’s materials, I realize that I am connected and have even become dependent on many social software tools. The fact that I can check rankings/ratings on pretty much everything has dramatically changed my life! Sometimes I feel like I can’t watch a movie without first checking the reviews on RottenTomatoes.com or Movies.com. I rarely buy a book without finding out what readers from Amazon.com and other sites have said about it.