Libraries have been around for ages. And as the years have passed, they have had to adapt to keep up with the times. Even so, how do they manage to stay relevant, when there are other devices and applications that rival that which libraries offer, and that are much more easily accessible? Libraries are able to stay relevant due to community support - especially that of the younger generations, and also because they provide services that people in the community might not be able to afford, such as the use of a computer or a printer for free or at a very low cost (10 cents a page after the first two pages). Libraries have been able to stay afloat for this long by catering to a community’s needs and interests - which had they not been so flexible, would have made the need for a library irrelevant. …show more content…
And while it is not yet the largely preferred format for books, it could be in the future. "Libraries may be able to survive without those books now, says Stevens, but in the future a lot of books will only be available electronically. "(Neary 1) Regardless of whether or not they offer these appendages, many students said they would still go to the library even if they did not have computers and the such. Yet, there was one student, Endy Cuello, who said he wouldn’t go because “the whole point of going to the library is to expand your knowledge not just your reading skills.” This shows that while books still hold an appeal on younger patrons, it isn’t what keeps them coming back. Because libraries have been able to offer such a wide variety of free programs and services - such as after school tutoring, and English classes for example, many patrons have a fixed interest because they depend on these free services in order to accomplish school work or to just learn and grow in general, and if these services weren’t available it would take a toll on the number of patrons who go to the
Through most of my time in high school, I always found myself writing more of exploratory writing for two simple reasons; it took a shorter amount of time, and relating writing to my personal experiences was something I had no need to look up. Exploratory writing is a time to take advantage to relate your own personal experiences and an attempt to make a connection with a certain reading. The experiences you have will not be exactly the same as you’re classmate and might be very enjoyable to read. Lamott and Hairston both use explanatory and exploratory writing in their essays by explaining the techniques of what good writers do and applying their own personal experiences. By applying both explanatory and exploratory in their essay they are able to provide the reader with new ideas they can adopt to improve their writing skills.
missed opportunity that must be addressed in schools and libraries (2014, p. 181). Palfrey and
With the advances in technologies there has been many bookstore close because we are able to download books and read them in our hand held devices. It is sad to see so many businesses close due to the advances in technologies. What I do like about being able to download books is that we no longer have to find somewhere to store the books because we can save them in our devices. Since we are also able to view movies on our electronic
The article “The North West London Blues” argues that public libraries still remain an important part of the society and should be preserved. There is no doubt that she is, in fact, a part of the minority who has the same opinion due to the reason that most people tend to prefer electronics over physical copy of books, especially the younger ones. Therefore, it is important for the author to use persuasive methods to gain more support. The author, Zadie Smith, uses evidence, reasonings, and stylistic elements in order to gain support.
Technology is everywhere around us today. With tablets, phones, and video game consoles being handed to a mass of our world’s population, especially children, a question still remains about the function and purpose of libraries in modern society. With easier access to reading material being offered to the public by means of technology, people are steadily starting to abandon libraries in favor of a quicker and more efficient way of reading. Many libraries today have been renovated or remodeled to acclimate with modern interests and people’s fondness for technology. There are some libraries that have been identified with the likeliness of Apple stores because of the implementation of more and more pieces of technology.
As today's society progresses the question of relevance in existing libraries has intensified. With the ever growing information available online, people have struggled to find the use in libraries as well as a reason to keep them. Libraries provide many things including free internet access, they provide a quiet place for people to meet up and libraries provide an accessible path towards a person’s education. Not only is it one of the last free public spaces but they also offer people opportunities that can’t be found easily anywhere else, such as, literacy training, job search counseling and training, and tremendous youth programs. Libraries are a key part of communities because of the endless services they provide that knit people together.
In our modern society, libraries have really changed. In the beginning, they started out being a place of books and silent learning. As time progresses, it is becoming a place of electronics and more a place of socialization. Although the library was made for learning and books, it is turning out to be a place of quiet socialization, and technology usage. Libraries originally started as a place where knowledge was shared with the world, findings from the past and stories of the future were put together in one place.
Libraries offer a plethora of resources, from paperback books to free wifi and computers. Yes, technology is evolving, and that proves to why we need libraries more than ever. According to Source C, “for about 22 percent of library computer users (age 14 and older), the library was their only source for access to computers and the internet.” Without libraries these people would not have the ability to keep up with the advancing world that surrounds them. Many of these “hispanics, [people] without a high school diploma, the unemployed, rural Americans, and those with incomes less than $30,000” (Source C) are not likely to use E-books, what many believe to be the replacement for paperbacks.
LIbraries are probably the last free institutions, where people do not have to worry about money. I believe libraries are very relevant and serve as an important role
Public Libraries Are Still Relevant The Internet Age is not all about accessing information quicker than ever before; it is about being up to date with the rapid advances that continue to shape modern society. The world has evolved quickly from the time when people had to go to various institutions to get work done and share ideas, to today, when laptops and cellphones have become a necessity for the majority of society. With these advances, people begin to change what and how they learn and socialize. This can bring up a discussion on whether an item “in the past,” such as public libraries, can still be relevant to the changing times of today.
Frail, fatal, fundamental: The future of public libraries by Mark Norman looks at the prediction by futurists of the future of public libraries and then compares this to his own views based on his role managing Rockdale City Council’s library services. Norman’s article draws from a number of articles by futurists and their predictions into the future of public libraries with a focus on how libraries must adapt from there perceived function in the community to one where they offer valuable services to the modern community. Norman then likes to compare these futuristic predictions with his own “realist” views. Norman also touches on the “digital divide” and discusses what services and resources are needed to bridge this gap. This review will look into the discussions of Norman in relation to the digital and technological world that is facing public libraries in modern society.
There will always be a place that houses information, but the question lies in “how” it will be contained. Libraries actually serve as advocates and initiators of digital content as well as service. Now, we have to keep in mind, that one aspect of service within libraries involves not only providing reading materials, but the response towards the accessibility of those materials in certain vicinities. For instance, if there is a library community made up of mostly 50-70 year olds, most likely their preferred reading format will be books in print. In this case, librarians will not spend an entire budget on digital materials. Correspondingly, libraries over the last few years have evolved from being known as “the quiet place” we go to read or study, but a place of “free” entertainment. They currently provide DVDs, iPad checkouts, digital books, Laptop rentals, Music and Video Downloads, Wi-Fi, coffee shops, exhibitions, puppet shows, petting zoos, and much more all for FREE. Our very own public library recently introduced “Minecraft Tuesdays” in which kids between ages of 8-12 come to play Minecraft. To note, some people forget that libraries are businesses and thrive off of community support. As we progress into the future, libraries will more and more model grocery stores with new riveting entertainment options to boost library awareness. Also we will see a push for more digitalized items in all libraries. Libraries are already
Meeting the needs of the students calls for changes on the part of the librarian. Librarians are trained to help students become 21st century learners by not only finding information effectively and efficiently, but also being able to apply that knowledge in different learning environments. In fact, Abram (2003) declares that librarians must “…predict content that students and other users want before they know that it exists or even that they need it” (p. 6). They must have knowledge of different types of resources, technology, and developments in the field of literacy information. They are obligated to help students locate and organize information. As Carey (1998) put it, librarians in the schools should be teaching children to think rather than memorize and repeat, and students’ thinking skills should transfer to the real world so that they become independent, productive members of adult society. Collections must be modernized and assessed on a regular basis in order to best serve the students, and librarians must also commit to learning and using these services in order to sustain the library for the next generation of users.
However, iIn spite of the current pre-eminence of e-books, it may be argued that they are not likely to replace print books anytime soon or possibly at all. Both formats have their advantages and drawbacks, which makes for one of them difficult to replace the other. Moreover, they serve differents needs and purposes. E-books are famous for their portability. Hundreds of e-books can be stored on a single device. Thus e-books don’t take shelving space and are convenient to take on travel, while even a few paper books are bulky and quite heavy to carry around. Numerous e-books are in open access, while paper books are not routinely available free of charge. E-books may be acquired and accessed immediately online, a feature I enjoy especially and treasure most: many a time I was able to buy and read an e-book at home within minutes of learning of its existence. Needless to say, e-books are considerably easier to cite and quote than print books, since the copy-paste feature spares us the trouble of retyping the quoted text. Another important advantage of digital books is their specialized software, which makes reading much easier: search and reference tools, changeable font size and day/night mode, dictionaries. Last but not least, e-books conserv...
With technology progressing from drones fulfilling shipments to electronic books becoming cheaper, major companies such as Apple and Amazon have had a big impact on not only the tech industry but the publishing industry as well. Companies are outputting resources like IBook’s and the Kindle bookstore to take full advantage of the transition to digital publishing. As a result of this we have greener, more budget friendly books, and outdated traditional copies of text. With the introduction to these resources it is making the lives of students and the mass market more convenient. Students are now able to purchase books on one device that won’t weigh their bags down on a daily basis. Companies have created bookstores that can be accessed from devices that we use every day, resulting in paperless copies of books that are substantially cheaper than the traditional hard copy. E-books are replacing physical books and textbooks rapidly, and as a result they are becoming more widely and readily available for students.