Librarians typically assist those in need of resources and/or help with finding useful reading material. They are usually the ones greeting you once you walk into the door. They offer their assistance and are quick to recommend the latest book releases. Contrary to what most believe, librarians are actually quite helpful when it comes to finding quality and reliable sources for one to use.
I think it would be cool if librarians began promoting books more often. Since we live in a digital era, where everyone can get their daily dose of literature (although that's rarely the case..) via the web, it is easy to forget about written text. I think that's important. And I think is quite sad, actually, that people are ignoring quality hard copy books in favor of reading online. Personally, I still prefer to read the old fashioned way because it adds to the whole reading experience. E-books just don't do that. Instead they create this idea that we can’t live without technology. That may be true, but there are still those who believe reading deserves to be read from a hard copy text that we doesn’t need a battery change or can’t be read underneath sunlight.
That's why I believe that it is up to librarians to promote books. They should engage more people to read and browse hard copies. Its just so beneficial for everyone.
Considering the technological age in which we live in, I don't think I would be fond of the libraries of the future.
I think it would be cool if librarians began promoting books more often. Since we live in a digital era, where everyone can get their daily dose of literature (although that's rarely the case..) via the web, it is easy to forget about written text. I think that's important. And I think is quite sad, actually, that people are ignoring quality hard copy books in favor of reading online. Personally, I still prefer to read the old fashioned way because it adds to the whole reading experience. E-books just don't do that. Instead they create this idea that we can’t live without technology. That may be true, but there are still those who believe reading deserves to be read from a hard copy text that we doesn’t need a battery change or can’t be read underneath sunlight.
That's why I believe that it is up to librarians to promote books. They should engage more people to read and browse hard copies. Its just so beneficial for everyone.
Considering the technological age in which we live in, I don't think I would be fond of the libraries of the future.
I like the fact that you, "a digital native," prefer reading print books over internet books or online information. Yes, sometimes, low-tech is very nice and simple.
ReplyDeleteYour idea that we should promote books - the print kind - is well taken. The Health Sciences Library has a very valuable rare books collection that we've been trying to make known. While sometimes you find the content of an old book online (e.g., via Google Books) not everything is available this way. Moreover, the the feel of turning the pages of a 200 year old book, or seeing hand-written notes in the margins of a book someone else used (though you shouldn't do this with a library book!!), are experiences that you can't get with an e-book.
Good job Razan!
Lilian
Research Librarian
UCD-AMC