So far what I have learned and read for Lib3 has broadened my library learning horizons. I have always had an affinity for libraries, so my opinion has not changed about libraries. My view is that they are a must in our society regardless for electronic technical advances via the Internet. Constant access to information on the Internet does not, by any of my opinions, mean that library should or need to become obsolete. I strongly believe that reference librarians are highly needed...IN PERSON, not just to be available via email to answer info. questions.
I also think the children's programs are needed that many public libraries offer. I don't have children yet, but I want them to have the experience of going to story times and listening to someone and at the same time engage their imagination. I also want my children to have the responsibility and skills of using the library to loan and return items that are borrowed. I think a lot of Americans over look some of the benefits libraries have on our society. I think of them as building more responsible adults that value other property other than their own. I also fear that with technology with the Internet and video games, my future children will be lil Mortal Combat clones with not respect for public property. This is an obvious stretch of course, but I don’t wont libraries to be non-existent just because information is spread in all electronic formats.
The Internet plays a big role in my life, but I try not to get too caught up in needing it so badly. It is true I hardly ever step foot in a bank, since I do everything on line and retrieve cash from a drive thru machine, but take this class for instance, I would not be able to turn in some assignments had I only relied on the Internet. I desperately needed to use a (ok, a few) libraries in order to complete and fully understand my tasks.
I always feel as though I will have nothing to write/blog about, but then throw me a topic and I rant. Well, Happy Independence Day!
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Hello Vanessa...I'm glad that you feel like that about libraries. After going through this course, I now understand and accept that the internet is not all-knowing and that when it comes to formal research, the cream of the crop IS the library and the librarian. Even though I feel that the World Wide Web will continue to evolve and become an even more critical tool for living, I agree that librarians and libraries should be in place for a loooooong time. The resources the are able to provide are invaluable!!
You made great points about the library. There's nothing like that personal one-on-one interaction with a librarian or other library personnel. I have received so much help at the library. I do tend to rely a lot on the internet, but what did people do 15 years ago, before all of this technology? Of course, technology is a wonderful too, but it just can't compare to actually visiting a library.
Excellent blog - I like the way you write and reach out to your readers (classmates). Good point about the libraries being a place to bring children and allow them to share in the experience and gain respect for community things.
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