Thing 2: Library 2.0

At first, I was a bit skeptical of the term Library 2.0 but after reading the articles provided, I have come to see the concept for what it is and not the name of it. I am very excited about learning and discovering this new mediums of interaction and information on the Internet so I do not foresee there being an issue with finding time to complete the tasks. As Stephen implies, I will make time if it is something that I am truly interested in.
I am participating in the 23 things on a stick because I while I am experienced in some of the things on the list, there are others that I am completely lost on. I see this experience as a sort of tutorial in developing experience in different services available. The change in the way that we connect with one another and how we portray information and ourselves has always been fascinating to me. As my senior thesis project in college, I learned a new way of presenting information and knowledge that I had accumulated during my education. I researched the process of making a movie (having no experience in it whatsoever) and as my final presentation, I created a movie about how society is changing but we are still holding on to the traditions of our past. We are adapting what we already know and making it relevant to the future.
Before heading off to college, my Internet usage was very minimal. In college, I was taught the variety and depth of information that can be found on the web. It was a very useful resource for my education and I continue to use it today, years after graduating. Although my use of the Internet has changed slightly since those days. I now use the Internet as more of a resource to stay connected to former classmates and friends that I would not be able to do without such sites as facebook. I still use the Internet as a quick reference for any questions that may pop into my head but for the most part, I have moved on to using it for personal interactions.
I am excited to learn new things through this programs and to see what everyone learns and discovers through it.