In my opinion, majority of the class was looking at the amount of time it takes to research in the library. Sometimes going to the library can be a hassle as well a time consuming. Most people want to just find what they're looking for and be done already. I don't disagree with that ideology, but I don't like using the internet for everything. I have a problem with sitting in front of a computer for a long time. Plus, being able to read a book or information physically gives me a more calm feeling. Why this is? I don't know. I have always been a reader and someone who likes to do things on my own.
I also feel the internet is too easy and has flaws too. I believe when someone is researching on the internet that process is suppose to take time as well. My professor said that my generation of students are just plain lazy. He said if we have take the easy way out all the time then no hard work is ever being and thus, the goal is not satisfactory and neither is the appreciation. While I don't totally disagree, I do think that utilizing the internet as a resource isn't all about laziness. Some might use it for the convenient aspect of not having to manually find books or other resources for research. Nonetheless, others might be more comfortable with the internet because that's what they're accustom to and they can use it to their fullest potential. In return, it isn't always a bad thing because there is so much out there on the internet to be used, searched for, and observed.
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The internet has its flaws, yes. But it can resourceful if you know what you are looking for and can verify is the site you are obtaining the information from is a viable source. Books these days are not only offering just paper versions. iTunes offers many books for an iPod. eBooks are available as well. True, some libraries have failed to keep up with today's generation's taste: eBooks, iTunes iPod books, recently published books, but we need to consider the budget of these libraries. Although we pay a fortune in tuition, how much of that money goes to the library ordering new materials and books to satisfy today's student. I think this needs to be researched.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Mia. Often times people don't think about the money that is being put into the libraries and their resources and ignore the fact that the library is what we should see as the primary facilitator for these resources. However, people don't always see that because they know that going to the library will take more effort and more energy than to move around a mouse and click some buttons or keys. So we get lazy in a sense as well.
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