Wikipedia

I love using Wikipedia for popular culture questions. It is easy to use and saves a lot of time! For example, I always look up directors' biografical info and filmography after going to movies or borrowing a dvd from the Public Library. Other things I used it for include cooking techniques and various bands. I love its democratic approach to sharing and editing information. I think access to information is one of fundamental human rights in 21 century. Public Library is also very democratic institution. I like that both Wikipedia and Public Library are free. That is another important modern concept in access to the information - you shouldn't have to pay for it. Of course, this open concept can lead to problems of quality control. Wikipedia acknowledges this potential weakness in "About Us" section. Public Library gets a number of reference questions that can be answered using Wikipedia. Wikepedia is very current. Wikipedia is easy to use and edit.