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fandomhigh2022-09-20 09:32 am
intheeyeofthebeholding) wrote in fandomhigh2022-09-20 09:32 am
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Libraries and Books: Highlights and Dangers, Tuesday
Class was back in the classroom today, this time with computers!
"Last week we spoke about the Dewey Decimal system," Jon began. "Another major categorization system is the one used by the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States, and occupies several buildings in Washington, DC. We'll likely visit it later, and discuss its categorization, but for now, they have quite a number of online collections, and it's a good place to begin learning that you don't always need to physically go to a library to research or read."
He pulled up the collections on his screen and scrolled slowly through them. "It's also a lesson in the fact that libraries collect much more than just books. Historical documents, photographs, music - libraries often serve as," he grimaced a little as he said the word, "archives for older information.
"So, for today, find a topic that interests you, and research it. Then let us know some of what you found out. Rest assured, I'm not looking for an in-depth essay. I'd just like to hear a few interesting facts, and something about how you found them out and what you think about the collection or collections you used."
"Last week we spoke about the Dewey Decimal system," Jon began. "Another major categorization system is the one used by the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States, and occupies several buildings in Washington, DC. We'll likely visit it later, and discuss its categorization, but for now, they have quite a number of online collections, and it's a good place to begin learning that you don't always need to physically go to a library to research or read."
He pulled up the collections on his screen and scrolled slowly through them. "It's also a lesson in the fact that libraries collect much more than just books. Historical documents, photographs, music - libraries often serve as," he grimaced a little as he said the word, "archives for older information.
"So, for today, find a topic that interests you, and research it. Then let us know some of what you found out. Rest assured, I'm not looking for an in-depth essay. I'd just like to hear a few interesting facts, and something about how you found them out and what you think about the collection or collections you used."