In her article “Honor Your Campus
Library,” Maria Stewart praises librarians for being resourceful, intelligent,
and adaptable to the changes in technology and the needs of patrons taking
place in libraries. These characteristics make librarians invaluable to the
community, especially to those who frequent academic libraries. Librarians are
always going to be needed, and for assistance far beyond just locating a
publication. I agree with the Drexel University’s concept of the “Library
Learning Terrace,” where students have the freedom to use the space provided to
suit their academic needs, while still having assistance from librarians. I
think UNCW should do the same. The library is almost always to crowded, except
around 12 A.M., and to have a place close to the residential buildings that
pretty much serves the same purpose as a library. Upon looking at the design of
the new James Hunt Library at NC State, I find that I would like UNCW to have a
space like that as well. It is aesthetically appealing both on the inside and
out and, personally, it looks like a library I would not want to leave. Aside
from, I do not believe anything should change dramatically because, from what I
have learned about Randall Library, the resources available definitely qualify
in meeting academic needs. On the other hand, I am not in favor of the method
of John Hopkins University. The idea of not needing to use the library building
for anything is too new for me. However, there are probably departments that
would benefit greatly from a system like that. Having an equivalent to a
personal researcher certainly is a convenience for busy professors and
students.
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