Libraries and Social Media

Libraries and Social Media

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Libraries as Social Hubs by Alexandria Orlando


Despite the number of changes that this country has endured over the years, one fact has always remained the same: libraries are social hubs. Today, libraries are one of the few (and maybe the only) places where individuals from all walks of life can gather and enjoy themselves-for free. At libraries, people are able to come together with friends and family, checkout the latest and hottest books, receive help with their homework or resume, hear speakers talk, take classes, holds meetings or simply just relax.  And even though society today is more technologically driven than ever, according to “Public Libraries: The Social Hub of Our Communities,” libraries are continuing to flourish especially with the addition of e-books and other digital access. Whether the library itself is in a small town or a large city, it is a focal point for the community- an area in which all are welcome. This does not mean however, in my opinion that librarians should simply stop trying. If anything librarians should work even harder, to find new and inventive ways to make the library even better and something that is cherished.

Works Cited
Senville, Wayne. "Public Libraries: The Hub Of Our Communities." Aplis 22.3 (2009):
            97-103. Academic Search Premier. Web. 13 Apr. 2016.

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