Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Introduction and Thesis

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  1. First of all, great article. I think this is such an important topic for information professionals to really think about thoroughly. Even the first sentence grabbed me, then helped me relax. It is so good to know that the public still feels a need for libraries, but adjusting and analyzing "how" libraries can be better utilized is crucial. It is easy to forget how much a library meant to us as children, and how every student can engage when the librarian reads a book aloud. It was also important to note that people turn to information centers in times of crises. Just because the internet exists, does not mean every person has access to it at any given time. Libraries, in this way, act as a safe haven for connectedness and, well, information. Another interesting point made by this group is the "personal touch" that libraries give to patrons. Of course, a researcher can probably find what they need at their fingertips, but a librarian can assist, help dig deeper, and expand on what that individual knew was available. I compare this to any community work - relationships are so important and it is was makes information and community centers so important. A person can learn a lot about a religion or a community while sitting at home, but it is connecting and learning from others that makes us human, and I appreciate seeing that brought out in this article. Information professionals may hear that libraries are in trouble, but it is clear that this field has and will continue to find ways to build partnerships, create life-long learners, and serve an extremely valuable role in our communities.

    - Laura Williams

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