Sunday, July 5, 2009

Blog Reflection #2 Information Competency

The information that has become available to me by enrolling in this library course has been spectacular. Searching data bases and using different search directories have certainly allowed me to become better informed. The scholar and scientific searches have impressed me with the amount of highly educated and scholar resources there are on the internet for accessing. I feel libraries are a vital necessity for accessing information and searches, eBooks and journals are very beneficial especially the speed that some databases can be searched and accessed.

Libraries offer much more than books and journals. Most resource materials can only be found and obtained through the library’s reference books. Visiting the library also renews interest in reading by showcasing books on floor displays and stacks. Libraries offer many books, journals, and DVD rentals at no or low cost. On-line journals, newspapers and eBooks sometimes require subscriptions. Also have live reference librarians to guide us to other search options we might not have I might have considered is also a helpful benefit of the physical library.

The internet plays a significance role in my life because of its many uses. Taking an online course, using e-mail, up to date news and informational searches are a few ways the internet’s daily usage in my life. It is a time saver and an incredibly great resource.

1 comment:

  1. Gloria, I aggree with you, this has been an enriching course thus far. I was a bit intimidated by it being online but I'm doing just fine. Learning to search the databases alone has been an experience, and its not too difficult for me either. As you mentioned the speed at which one can access all of this iformation saves time, it gives the reseacher instant information. The internet is becoing a maor part of my life and this class has introduced me to a world of knowledge.

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