Make the Most of Your Local Libraries
Jun 19th, 2007
Online learners tend to be net savvy…but, even the most technologically proficient student needs to use a traditional library now and then. From printed academic journals to niche works from the 1800s, millions of research volumes have yet to be scanned and cataloged by Google Books.
To make the most of print literature, check out the new article from Lifehacker: 13 Book Hacks for the Library Crowd. Here's a blurb:
"Most of us spend a lot of time in the virtual world these days, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate a good book every now and then. From your local library to the classroom to the bookstore, there are a lot of tools available to help you save time and money when it comes to the bound world of information."
Additionally, learn how to access your local libraries online in their article, Get the Most of Your Local Library – Online. You'll learn how to find local libraries, reserve materials, and contact librarians via the net.
If you've never learned how to properly navigate through a physical library (don't be ashamed, many schools never quite teach this), take a quick read through a Straight dope library article. In just a couple minutes, you'll easily learn the basics of the Dewey Decimal system used in most public libraries and the Library of Congress Classification system used in most academic libraries.
Happy reading.
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