Unit 2 Library

 So with the recent class being held at the library, we were obviously tasked with checking out a book that we find personally interesting. Over spring break, me and my roommates are taking a trip to Amsterdam. Because of this, I decided it may be beneficial to learn a few words before I go, thus my book of choice was a Dutch to English dictionary.

pictured: me taking the book to the checkout counter

I left the book in me and my roommates shared common space, that way any of us can learn a few words before we leave in the coming days. 

pictured: my roommate (Rylee) studying up

To reflect on my relationship with the library, I think its important to acknowledge the relationship that many in my generation had with it, as it likely is much different from many kids growing up currently. While I was growing up I often rented movies to watch, and took part in summer youth reading challenges hosted by my local library. While many kids may still have the ability to do such, many more are not taking part in these activities, as the increased amount of online gaming and technology use has become very prevalent today. 

Nowadays, however, I use libraries such as Bird to often study, or as a common place for group projects to meet. Genuinely, without resources and spaces provided by places such as bird, I wouldn't have the ability to rent a private study area, or have access to resources such as moveable whiteboards, that are often incredibly useful for planning out group projects. 

While  I definitely feel as though my relationship with the library has changed over time, from once being a place to seek movies and books, to now being a simply a free-accessible place where I can study and meet others. While brick-and-mortar libraries have definitely lost value in the rise of digital libraries, I see as though the other primary function of the library (a quiet, indoor, public space), is still being used every day.



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