Library

Introduction What is a virtual library? The term has been defined and explained by legion different people in many different ways. It is a library where in the holdings are found in electronic stacks. It is a library that exists without involving any physical space or any location. It is a technological way to bring everything together the resources of different libraries and information services, both internal and external, all in one, so users can find whatever they need quicker and easier than

The Oshawa Public Library has four branches within Oshawa, Ontario. The main branch is McLaughlin Library; there is also the Northview, Jess Hann, and Legends Center. These branches serve the populous of Oshawa and the Durham region. The clientele served is a wide variety of people from University/College student, adults, senior, and youth. Over the last few years the libraries patrons have been coming into the library looking for their additional services they provide other than the main function

the first amendment, library staff has right to complaint against the library committee to Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as they were held up with hostile environment. Library is a public place where various categories of people come to improve their knowledge with available library resources in a peaceful environment. It is very important for library team to take proper precautions as children of age below eighteen also visit public libraries. If the libraries don’t have filters

challenges and opportunities for public library systems across the world. These new technologies have changed our reading habits, but our need for public space to find information and connect with others is unlikely to change any time soon. To survive in the digital age and stay relevant, public libraries have adapted to the new trends of how we read, work and socialize, and have become even more prevalent in these changing times.

for them all. They could only meet with me after the assignment was due. I then remember a small library in the city that I reside in and that was the Harrison Township Public Library. The Interview The interview was held Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Harrison Township Public library. I arrived 15 minutes before 11:00 A.M. and did last minute question changes before walking into the library. The library is quite small (perhaps 2000 square feet in total size). I talk to the librarian on staff and

The library I volunteered at is run by the high school, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute (C.I.). The school was founded in 1979 and was named after Norman Bethune; a well-known Canadian doctor. He was best known for his services during World War I and his dedication to helping the poor in Canada. Moreover, over these past few years, the school has prospered beautifully and has had many renovations and changes. For example, two years ago, the school’s library had a huge makeover. The library

but lots of dust. I sorted through 177 boxes of books that were donated to the library. Library staff are not following the current donation policy and all donated books are given to the Friends Book Sale. Many books in my Adult Fiction section are in well-loved condition with water damage, broken spines and torn pages. Sorting through the boxes led to the addition of 300 adult fiction titles not owed by the library, example added a new copy of Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz. The donation books were

and whys of things, the way they are, who was that and where did they come from. My own thirst for knowledge not only grew but expanded beyond the simple trappings of my grandmother’s personal collection and so she decided to bring me to a public library

TO READ OR NOT TO READ: THE IMPACT THAT LIBRARIANS AND LIBRARIES HAVE ON THE DECLINE IN READING AND LIBRARY SERVICES AS CHILDREN GROW UP By: Jessie A. Abraham Wayne State University   LITERATURE REVIEW The research question “what impact can librarians and libraries have on the decline in older children and teen use of library services and recreational reading” can be broken down to discuss several subtopics. This literature review examines peer-reviewed background material to provide a basis

Censorship can be used to protect or enforce those opinions and views. Although, one persons beliefs might not agree with another person and could cause conflict. Censorship in libraries is important so that respect is shown to all its users. I believe materials promoting sexual content or drug/alcohol should be censored from libraries. Libaries should censor materials containing inappropriate sexual content.Material that promotes sexual actions should be censored, they are inappropriate and can cause