Although many might view libraries are boring, dusty, and old, in today's world libraries are just the opposite. Libraries have reinvented themselves into a whole new meaning over the past decade. Tall ceilings, comfortable seating, and works of art make libraries glow with beauty. Along with libraries themselves, librarians have also begun to change the way in which they are viewed.
Steve Ambrose, a historian and well-known author, was quoted saying, " In small town America, the library is the heart of the society." A library wears many hats for the people of which is serves. A library offers resources such as collections of books, Internet access, and much more. Along with this, libraries offer many activities to their communities that stress the importance of reading.
Librarians are successfully changing the way in which they are portrayed by the public. Many perceive them to be uptight, sophisticated women, but in reality not all are this way. They are normal individuals just like you or I.
Libraries truly are works of art. Communities use libraries for resources, technolgy and pleasure reading. As far as the public is concerned, libraries hold the key to their world of knowledge; a world that will forever be in existence.
2 comments:
Some libraries may be new, exciting and squeaky clean, but not all libraries can boast of the tall ceilings, comfortable seating, and works of art that you mentioned. Some libraries do indeed promote an atmosphere that tends to lull its occupants to sleep. Other libraries truly are in desperate need of an entire army of janitors. And old libraries? Sometimes old libraries can hold vast stores of treasures that would make many historians jump for joy. Now, I am not arguing with your idea of what many people think of libraries. To be quite honest, I just want to suggest that libraries,like people,tend to not always be perfect. Some libraries just are what they are. However, times are indeed changing, so if you want your local libraries to improve, what are you doing sitting here and reading my comment? Go let your voice and your opinions be known. And remember, actions speak louder than words.
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