Practical Applications Of Research Project

For libraries to remain a place for a lively exchange of ideas, librarians should be armed with the right knowledge and strong conviction to preserve people’s rights.

The author starts off with a rhetorical question: “What kind of problem is a library?” urging the readers to think about this question as they continue to read the article. The question grabs the readers’ attention, and intrigues them to read on to find and answer. She further utilizes this technique of rhetorical questions throughout the article for the same purpose of emphasis on the vitality of the role of public libraries. Moreover, Smith extensively employs the use of metaphors and personification. For example, she describes the internet as libraries’ “universal death knell”, which portrays the internet’s negative impact on the development of

In Eleanor Roosevelt's speech, “What Libraries Mean to the Nation”, she talks about the importance of libraries in the United States. She talks about how useful libraries are in making a better education for the people. She does this by using logical appeal and in an anecdote.

All the information stored in books supplement learning in class, and is an efficient way to bolster learning. They teach of society in the past and present, as well as the author’s perspectives on certain subjects during their time. We learn of Ray Bradbury’s society, where there was fear that books would die at the hands of technology. Books help us learn and understand through the real and the make-believe, in which this knowledge is crucial for success in school and life. Libraries at schools make for a convenient way to access information and boost learning.

This has brought controversy to many for the fact that on one side books can be full of information and from the other side it can create the wrong image towards another person. In the kids book “The LIbrarian from the Black Lagoon” written by Mike Thaler a librarian is described as a kid laminator “they say she laminates you if you talk in the library” (5). or when they say “She also has rubber stamps on the soles of her shoes. And whenever she steps...it says OVERDUE” (7).

The more knowledge an individual acquires, the more opportunities for growth are at hand. Not only this applies to everyday life lesson, but it is very applicable for all scholars of all ages. The library is a public resourceful place of where anyone has access to learning about literature, art, mathematics, etc. The modern age of technology has expanded the resources to unlimited online databases for any individual to search any topic. The library at Prince George’s County Community College offers available online, search databases for peer-reviewed scholarly journals, e-books, news articles, etc. Julie Seigel, is one of the librarians who is available to answer particular questions about the library resources. The information presented by Ms. Seigel was delivered in a clear speech, understandable vocabulary, and at a normal rate of speed.

As new technologies are rapidly introduced, people are able to find any information with the access of internet. This leads to people questioning the relevance of libraries and its true purpose. Public libraries cultivate the value of increased education and a social unity to advancing as a society.

I would say that almost everyone in the United States has been to a public library at some point in their lives. I remember going to the public library in almost every town that I have lived in since I was about five or six years of age. I remember, as a young child, checking out books on all kinds of topics such as dinosaurs, racecars, and Egyptian mythology. As I grew older, my taste in literature evolved. I would check out books about wizards battling against dark magic, snipers saving the world from evil regimes, and every day, ordinary people trying to survive in dystopian worlds. The public library gave me access to all of these literary adventures. I also remember when public libraries started incorporating music, movies, and televisions shows into their in-library resources. I was able

The readings this week reminded me of a concept I learned about in 701. Ranganathan's fifth law claims that the library is a growing organism. To survive it must adapt. There are two ways that the library can adapt and the first is as a space. In chapter three case studies are discussed and it provides examples of the ways that the library as a space can adapt. It can become a community center where people of all ages can have fun while playing games. If offers the opportunity for children that may not interact because they are in different social groups to come together and play games. The library has always been a space for learning, but by implanting the use of games it can make learning fun. This is a concept that is also advertised on

As Welty describes one experience from the library that gave her value’s as an adult; “You could take out two books at a time and two books only; this applied as long as you were a child and also for the rest of your life to.” This shows me how the librarian’s rules of the library had influenced her values of reading as a child and as an adult.

“I discovered me in the library. I went to find me in the library.” said Ray Bradbury. Bradbury was in the library a lot when he was growing up. Being in the library helped Bradbury with his writing career. After taking a look at the life and work of Ray Bradbury, it is apparent that this writer deserves recognition as a profound American author.

This also includes galleries that show the artist's work. Many organizations have missions that promote ‘building community for artists.’ but many have high staff turnover and are unable to build a relationship with a community if they are also priced out of the area.

Special Collections have a reputation of being closed off or exclusive. While everyone who works at one would like to think that their institution is the one exception, that is not always the case. The only way to battle this perception is to come up with new and innovative ways for outreach. In an article by Daniel Traister, he discusses what it means for Special Collections to have exclusivity versus openness. When not reaching out to new audiences, Special Collections only perpetuate that exclusive reputation. “Managers of such collections must seek innovative ways of increasing their functionality or expect to see these collections cease to exist” (Traister, 55). These types of outreach could be from new exhibits, programs, and even blogs

Applied research, since the effects of my research will be used to improve design and usability of digital libraries.

Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience to advocate for the preservation of public libraries in America.