INF506 - Social Networking for Information Professionals - A Learning Journal

Social networking defined in my own words.

Social networking provides the means by which humans seek to convey their relevance to the society; to exercise control, relief and reliance through exchange of knowledge and sharing of other resources. Social networking has been with us since the beginning of time. In my African village, the culture of the people thrives on social networking. Communities at large are connected with each other through social networking in marriage, economic, agriculture, religion and political activities. Individuals are in contact with each constantly to share not just knowledge but their time, space, emotions, experience and other resources. Social networking technologies allows individuals to interact with each other more frequent and where face to face meeting may not be adequate due to many factors including time limitation as it is typical with the western style living.

Social networking technologies and sites I have already used?


None!
I am very sceptical of the social networking technologies. I have up to now refused to be part of the social networking technology. I respect my privacy and I am being cautious of my information going to people I may not want to share with.

In signing up on Face book and twitter for this subject, I contemplated if I should use my real name.


What I expect from completing INF506.


I am taking this course especially as a way of delving into a more understanding of the social networking technologies. As an Information professional, I am hoping to come out very confident with a range of social networking environments and be able to contribute my knowledge to the information needs of users of these technologies. I hope to overcome the phobia of being part of the 21st century social networking.