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Libraries... worthwhile venture or thing of the past?
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:48 pm
I took the kids to visit the new library in BR at Independence Park. It's a huge new building and a very nice design. But as my daughter pointed it out - it's full of the same old books as the old library, it got me to thinking - was this multi-million dollar city investment really worth it?
Especially now in the age of the instant information via internet, kindles, nooks and online books/magazines - is it really worth it to build new libraries?
Especially now in the age of the instant information via internet, kindles, nooks and online books/magazines - is it really worth it to build new libraries?
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Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:51 pm to mytigger
A nice library is arguably a very important public service
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:52 pm to mytigger
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Especially now in the age of the instant information via internet, kindles, nooks and online books/magazines - is it really worth it to build new libraries?
a lot of people still do not have access to these things, and can only gain them through the library's services
This post was edited on 2/1/14 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:52 pm to BayouBandit24
I agree Bayou IF they're updated and have new/current material. We have a nice, newer library (<10 years old) and the kids can't find SQUAT when they have to find a "library source" for term papers, research projects, etc. We end up having to go to the library in Lafayette and even there, there are slim pickings.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:52 pm to mytigger
Most anything that promotes scholarly learning is a good thing, but I'm afraid that sometimes it's throwing pearls before swine.
There are many aspects of modern culture which are anti-learning and it's a shame.
There are many aspects of modern culture which are anti-learning and it's a shame.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:54 pm to mytigger
I absolutely love libraries and think everyone should know how to use them. Including how to do research without electronic assistance.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:54 pm to BayouBandit24
quote:thx for providing zero argument
nice library is arguably a very important public service
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:57 pm to NoHoTiger
quote:why?
think everyone should know how to use them. Including how to do research without electronic assistance.
Any information in a library can be accessed for my cell phone
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:57 pm to Rouge
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thx for providing zero argument
some people don't even see it in that light
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:57 pm to Rouge
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Any information in a library can be accessed for my cell phone
that is just plain false.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:59 pm to BayouBandit24
How many times have you been to library in last 5 years?
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:02 pm to mytigger
One is currently being constructed here. It will have one square foot of space for each person in the parish. A huge waste of money IMO when most books can be found on e-readers and research is mostly done on the Internet
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:14 pm to mytigger
quote:Several people don't have access to these. The library provides a great community service, also for hard to find books.
internet, kindles, nooks and online books/magazines
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:27 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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A huge waste of money IMO when most books can be found on e-readers and research is mostly done on the Internet
It all depends on the community IMO. The one in my neighborhood probably doesn't get as much use as the neighborhood I work in that has a larger portion of community members without regular internet access. It also serves as a community hub for meetings and they have some pretty good after-school programs as well as read-aloud programs for younger kids. It's become one of our biggest non-district resources when it comes to our kids filling out high school applications that have gone completely online as well. And in a shitty neighborhood it gives some kids a place to go.
Some libraries are adapting to the internet age by offering two week checkouts for books on eReaders as long as you're a member (I do this pretty often for short reads). And frankly, some texts (depending on your library) are better in their tactile form. Especially historical ones if your library has access to that.
I still think they're a worthwhile venture. Anything that helps educate a community is a worthwhile venture. I don't see them as a thing of the past as long as they're able to adapt to the move away from paperback books.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:29 pm to BluegrassBelle
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And frankly, some texts (depending on your library) are better in their tactile form
I personally believe all are, but that is just my opinion.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:30 pm to mytigger
Libraries are AWESOME ! Great sanctuaries of education, mind expansion, and personal growth. Frick you!
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:30 pm to Rouge
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How many times have you been to library in last 5 years?
this will be a better question to ask once i'm done with my post-graduate schooling
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:34 pm to mytigger
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This post was edited on 6/12/23 at 8:32 am
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:35 pm to TheIrishFro
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sometimes its great to just a have a quiet place to go to and read or anything else
Yep. I used to do homework at the local library regularly.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:39 pm to Have Gun
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internet, kindles, nooks and online books/magazines
Several people don't have access to these. The library provides a great community service, also for hard to find books.
The local library system here has teamed up in a 5 parish area and you can actually rent ebooks from their online service as well as MP3 music and books on tape. Also, if you go into any of the libraries in these 5 parishes you can rent from them. No need to be restricted to your local parish library only. It's pretty nice.
My local one also rents out tablets and laptops for a week at a time to people that otherwise might not have access to such things. It's great for kids that might need them for school work but their families can't afford them.
A guy that works for me goes and checks out DVDs all of the time since he cut the cord on cable. They have all of the latest movies and TV series.
Pretty awesome IMO.
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