Library Advantages And Disadvantages

The basic knowledge of computer helps the employee access a large library of help in case they need to better their productivity.

Herring, Y Mark. “Are Libraries Obsolete? An Argument for Relevance in the Digital Age.” http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.northcenttexascollegelibrary.idm.oclc.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=81d1e5f8-4786-40ea-8f01-3d2f25c73c8a%40sessionmgr101&vid=1&hid=120. Herring was questioned by a legislature, “Everything was on the Internet, so why did our students need a new, big library building?”. "Not everything is on the Internet" answers Herring. In his most recent novel, Are Libraries Obsolete? A defense for libraries relevance in what has become a very digital age looks back at things he said in some of his earlier works. Herring makes it believed that the Internet is dangerous, and attempts to convince all readers of his works that sticking with libraries as their sources is “safer” than the alternative:

The development of information and communication technologies paved the way for evolution of electronic media. Print media has changed into electronic media with many more added features and is also the present need of the society. Storage, fiscal, information explosion problems are sorted out due to electronic resources. It provides libraries to get a new identity and also to survive in day to day changing environment. An attempt has been made by the authors to clearly understand the concept, need, types, advantages and disadvantages of electronic resources.

When I signed up for LIS 6080, I honestly thought I was not going to learn much because I use computers a lot. I was wrong. I found that this course, with the textbook, discussions with fellow classmates, and the Professor, I learned a lot that I can build upon and use as an information professional. Libraries are becoming leaders in new technologies as they integrate new web and mobile technologies for its users. With these new technologies, information professionals will need to understand these technologies, to provide assistance for these technologies, and to be prepared to interact with patrons using these technologies. LIS 6080 is the course that has set the foundation for my future career as an information professional. This course

The community’s need for up-to-date technology came to the forefront in the summer of 2015 when a diverse group of citizens developed a Strategic Long Range Plan for the library for 2016-2020. The library’s mission statement, the Strategic Long Range Plan and the Technology Plan all

Recent studies have highlighted a number of difficulties, that some have mentioned on above. Only half the print books acquired by academic libraries are available as e-books, that mean is not so important. When acquired individually, academic e-books cost substantially more than print editions. The preservation of e-books is especially difficult because it requires the long-term maintenance of several distinct elements: texts, file formats, software, operating systems, and hardware. Sustainable access to e-books is hindered by impermanent physical media, proprietary file formats and software, and restrictive license

Library users today are able to meet most their information needs through the sources outside the library. The ubiquitous access to internet today and the rise of the companies like Google, Amazon and Wikipedia have provided viable alternatives to users for their information needs. So libraries are experiencing an evolutionary change in their traditional services. And the rapid evolving digital technologies can be seen as an opportunity for libraries as their need to evolve in the face of these new challenges.

The DC Public Library has many gaps; however the one that seems to be a problem is communication, staff & technology. Staff needs better communication and more training to be up to date with technology as it surges forward. A rapidly changing information service environment are pushing libraries to think of new ways of how to provide better information services to their users. Technology seems to be the biggest informational Gap; those Librarians must be equipped with the necessary skills to provide better reference help to library users. SMART is a new way to keep libraries in track of learning new goals and reinforcing what they learn to managers, colleagues and library users. SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound

In the 21st century, collections and services will need to meet customer's needs in a much more personalized and customized way. Collections will need to become more diverse, in terms of format, language, and access. Librarians will need to have knowledge of new formats for library materials, and plan to use their funds in purchasing materials that will meet and promote various skills. Customers will want library materials that use their critical thinking and problem solving skills, promote creativity and innovation, allow for communication and collaboration, and teach information, media and technology skills. Library materials, that are accessible 24/7, in a range of cutting edge formats, that promote and support learning and using new skill sets, will be the norm. Library services, like library materials, will need to be accessible 24/7 in a 21st Century library. Librarians will need to think about services as customer-centered and focused. Reference services in the 21st century will not be based on the librarian's knowledge and access to information, but the customer's starting point. 21st century customers are coming to librarians, not for answers to questions, but for new access points, or new skill sets. Children's and Teen services will need to incorporate skills for the 21st Century, including critical thinking, innovation, collaboration, information and technological literacy. The expectation will be that library

Issue 2 – Introduction: The use of technology is rising and it is inevitable for non-technological professors to not use them. We, as a community and university, should be able to provide these professors with the motivation to learn about technology because Fresno State is going to grow with the use of technology. Some professors are reluctant to learn about technology since they are older or are set in their own ways. This case should help raise technology initiative around Fresno State’s non-technological professors by making them aware of how technology can be beneficial for them.

When it comes to schools and libraries, a librarian should always have access to any kind of information for the benefit of the students. It often happens that many scholars, including students will have restrictions to access information, no access to the internet or restrictive access to internet makes it even worse. It is necessary that all the libraries should have open access to the internet. Additionally, all the students, educators, colleagues, parents should be educated about NN to safeguard access to the info in the

Change can be intimidating for any organization. But to improve an organization’s function, change is necessary. Libraries and library staff are sometimes viewed as being obsolete or irrelevant in today’s society. Why would anyone need to go to an actual library when resources are available online? Why is there a need for people to continue to enter the library profession when it is obvious that it is an unnecessary job? Along with those questions, misconceptions abound in the general population. Some are surprised to learn that librarians have advanced college degrees. The general population seems to be unaware of the many skills librarians have and use in guiding patrons as

Furthermore, staff training is crucial to the proper administration of daily library tasks. Administrative support is crucial for training to be effective; providing workshops for professional librarians and giving them time to attend training is critical. Administrators must understand the importance of training should develop staff policies that demonstrate a commitment towards staff development. Most staff want training because it increases their knowledge and skills needed for their job. Many librarians feel out of the loop with technology and online training would be helpful. Some librarians enjoy online webcasts of seminars while others enjoy self-paced

For students to be adequately informed about the value of the university library and resources such as the Internet in information retrieval there must be a careful collaboration between teaching staff and library staff (Kenney, 2007). The focus in this task, of course, is preparing students not just for the immediate research project at hand but rather to prepare them to be life long learners, to prepare them to be successful and productive once they leave the academic environment and take up their chosen careers (Lauer & Yodanis, 2012).

During the development of technology, most people have shifted to use electronic books to read both academic and non-academic texts. However, despite the technological changes, there has been a wide debate about the benefits of paper books over the e-books. It is important to understand that various reasons are suggesting why people should shift back to using the traditional books rather than the electronic ones. Even though some think that e-books are better that traditional ones, I believe that readers should return to traditional books because of various reasons.