My wife is a librarian and, no, the job doesn't consist of reading books all day. Most days she is drowning in paperwork and dealing with personnel issues, but she does enjoy reading in her free time.
I, on the other had don't sit down and read in my free time. First off, I don't have very much free time so when I do get some, I watch television or play a video game. I read for school, sports information, and Bible study, but I just don't sit down on the weekends and read a book. I listen to books on "tape" (actually it's CD or MP3) and I love to hear the stories when I'm driving or on a run.
What I'm really getting at with this post is everyone needs to visit the library. I will be the first one to admit that if I wasn't married to a librarian, I would never go to the library. There is much more to the modern library than many people think. Students have access to not only books but journals and databases that aren't available through Google. I get books on CD, DVDs and magazines (Bossier lets you check them out). My kids love to use something on the library's website called Tumblebooks where the can have a book read to them or play an educational game; it's a great way to foster their learning. The library also has all kinds of free programming - for babies, children, teens and adults.
The library is very different than the one I went to as a child and I don't know if everyone is aware of the free resources they have available. Please think about going to the library next time you want a book, magazine or movie because if you are anything like me the first place I would go is Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.
I used to love going to the public library. I was able to study when the campus library was closed. I do not enjoy it anymore though. The past few times I went, it felt more like a daycare. Parents just dropped their kids off. It was not peaceful or organized. That was very frustrating for me. Maybe I will have to give it another chance.
ReplyDeleteI use to enjoy going to the library when I had more free time. I feel that I don't enjoy it any more because I am so stressed from school work and my job. I feel guilty if I pick up a book and start to read it becuase I have others I paid $$$ for to get my degree;( Maybe when I do get my diploma I can start back reading for leisure again!
ReplyDeleteI've just never been a library person. I'm an avid reader, always have been. If I don't have a book I'm currently reading, I feel at a loss. But, I also like owning my books. As a kid, I hated checking a book out that I liked, then having to give it back. I'm a book hoarder.The library is awesome for research and for my kids though.
ReplyDeleteI love to go to the library! Mainly because it's so quiet and a place for me to collect my thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteI worked in the LSUS library when I started college. I love libraries and bookstores.
ReplyDeleteHave a good break.
K. Smith
Engl 226