I have learned quite a bit in this class in the last couple of weeks. While I have used search engines and online catalogs to find resources for research papers or for personal use, I have definitely learned how to search more efficiently and how to evaluate credibililty of the information or resources that I find.
My opinion of libraries has not really changed, I just believe I know a bit more about them, especially after the library visit assignment. I still believe that libraries and librarians are necessary. When I told a friend recently that I was taking this class, he asked me this very question, "Are libraries still necessary in a world with Internet and search engines?". My reply was that there is definitely still a need for libraries and librarians because we need libraries for the public resources and services they provide for people who don't have personal access to these resources. Also, we need professionals who can help us to access and organize the information that we need.
The Internet plays a big part in my life, I can't imagine that it doesn't play a big part in many people's lives but I know that there must be people out there without a use for the Internet. I remember life without the Internet or personal computers for that matter and many things were not so convenient. I do sometimes miss writing personal letters to people rather than emailing but I can't imagine being able to keep in touch with as many people as I do without the Internet and email.
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