I’ve been thinking quite bit about the simple fact that I need to set limits for myself when it comes to participating in social media. It’s overwhelming the amount of social media that it’s possible to participate in. It boggles the mind at times. The plain truth is that there are a lot other responsibilities and obligations, not to mention assignments for another class that require my attention. While I still think it’s important for librarians/information professionals to be involved in social media I know for myself, personally, at this time in my life, I must set limits. I’m okay with this. Plus, I find social networking sites to be really distracting. I tend to use them to distract myself for a few minutes when I’m busy with school work.
Also, it’s important to me that I have some down-time, off-line, disconnected and even off-the-grid time.