Week 6, Thing 15

Apparently I have an old soul at a young age. Don't get me wrong, I'm absolutely thrilled that I am getting an Ipod to consolidate my music collection and enjoy using the computer, but I still have a hard time thinking of a library in the 2.0 sense. I like the idea of reading real books, and understand the value and accessibility of audiobooks and downloaded varieties, but prefer for as long as my eyes can take it to read page to page. I also understand that in a world of limited space it is silly to have encyclopedias that are probably outdated as soon as they hit our shelves, much like the technology that is brand "new." I like printed things, and I guess that is why I am taking to papercrafting like so many other people at my branch, maybe trying to hold onto the past and quality of using quality papers for various projects like mix cd covers, jewelry, and scrapbooking. As I say this, I am also too lazy to search my University library for educational journals, when I can look them up in the databases available all over campus, so I see where that is helpful.

I agree with Library 2.0 in making the library a more accessible and helpful for patrons and making it more user friendly with updated information and helping people get the most out of our databases, (which I feel I could always be advised on, our webpage is pretty handy when you check it out). I just really like the idea of the Pratt Central library with brass railings, wooden bookshelves, marble floors, etc. etc. much like the Beauty and the Beast library. But unfortunately that may not be the best way serve the public anymore, and like any institution change must always occur so that it is the best for the population it serves.