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The Evolving Role of Libraries in a Digital Age: A Literary Perspective

This discussion explores the relevance of libraries in the context of modern information sharing and research. From ancient Babylonian tablets to digital eBooks and ejournals, libraries have adapted to meet the changing needs of society. With a focus on the values of knowledge, sharing, and freedom, as emphasized by influential voices like Neil Gaiman and Roger Ebert, we examine how libraries continue to serve as vital resources in an era dominated by the internet. The importance of quality sources, effective search strategies, and the mastery of information are highlighted as essential skills for researchers today.

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The Evolving Role of Libraries in a Digital Age: A Literary Perspective

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  1. Literary Research Lisa Sloniowski, English Literature Librarian

  2. Libraries are Obsolete. Discuss.

  3. Libraries > Format Babylonian tablets… Papyrus scrolls…

  4. Libraries > Format Books… Ebooks, Ejournals, etc

  5. Library Values: • Knowledge (for its own sake) • Sharing • Common Space

  6. “Libraries are about Freedom” – Neil Gaiman

  7. “Doing research on the Web is like using a library assembled piecemeal by pack rats and vandalized nightly." -- Roger Ebert “Doing research on the Web is like asking people randomly on the street.” – Roy Tennant People

  8. Library of Congress System

  9. Where’s the Literary Stuff? • PN -- General Literature • PR -- English Literature • PS -- American Literature (incl. Canadian) (but remember that locations vary)

  10. Issues in the Organization of Literary Material • The rise of critical theory & interdisciplinary approaches • The problem of literature itself • The emergence of “aboutness”

  11. Search Tools • Books, Films, Encyclopedias: • Library Catalogue • Journal Articles, Performance Reviews: • Periodical Indexes: • MLA Bibliography, • International Index to the Performing Arts • Factiva

  12. How? • Search Tools: Catalogues and Periodical Indexes • Subject Guides • EN1001 Course-Related Library Guide

  13. Awesome Researchers Know: 1)that the quality of their paper depends on the quality of their sources and how to connect them 2)how to evaluate their search strategies and results -number of results -revise with correct keywords, descriptors -lateral thinking 3)to give themselves enough time to do the job properly 4)to use shortcuts where possible --subject headings --skimming the bibliography --encyclopedias

  14. An updated notion of genius would have to center around one's mastery of information and its dissemination.” ~Kenny Goldsmith

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