How often do you visit a library? Do you go to borrow books? Do research? Check out the multi-media center? Hang out with the friendly and knowledgeable staff? Are you there out of love or out of need?
ALL THE TIME AND FOR EVERYTHING.
I am beyond biased towards libraries; I’ve been volunteering at the public library in my home town since high school, I’ve done an internship at my college library, and if the whole publishing thing doesn’t pan out, I plan on getting my Master’s in library science. Libraries are not only the people’s university (a phrase I love), but they’re also important community centers. I love exploring libraries in different towns because you can really get a look at the community there.
So, yeah, I’m always there, borrowing books constantly, reading magazines, doing work, using Windows, and making friends with librarians. They’re fantastic, unique spaces that are open to everyone; they’re perfect. I’m there out of need, love, and want.
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Same here – I love libraries. Whenever I move, it’s the first place I go in my new city.
As well it should be!
Hurray for libraries! I visit my local branch almost every day for books, DVDs, CDs, research and conversation. Additionally, I go to the main branch about once a week. They are fantastic community centres. My writing group meets in a free conference room provided by the library. Last week, I went to a free event to learn about publishing and got to meet plenty of other authors. I’m leaving a bequest to my library in my will…that’s how much I love it.
Exactly. I try and donate to my library around the holidays, although I didn’t this year, since I was so sick over the holidays.
That’s great,you really enjoy! your library.
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I used to be a complete library nerd, to the extent of working for a year in an academic library as a trainee (which totally put me off a professional career in library science), but then I moved to London and somehow I never have set foot inside a library since. I buy all the books I read nowadays (or borrow them from my husband or family). It’s not as if our local library is that far away, either, and I should make an effort to use it, given that so many councils are trying to shut them down.
You really should! Patrons are the lifeblood of a library.
I had planned to get my MLS after I received my English degree, but my university discontinued their MLS program and I went to work instead. It’s still something I dream of doing one day. I love the library.
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There’s several online programs—one or two of my librarians at home got their degree that way.
I’ve never heard a library referred to as the publics university before…like that phrase 🙂
Isn’t it fantastic? What attracts me to librarianship is how it democratizes information access, which I think is the next big social justice issue.
They are wonderful. I miss my home library so incredibly much. I want to be there right now.
Awww, Jenny! I’m sending you library-related good vibes.