Unit 2 Library

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My first time EVER walking through the bookshelves at Bird Library. I rarely ever go to the second floor.

   The book I chose to check out. It was found in the sociology/psychology section of the library.

The back of the book--so you can get an idea of what it is about!


The beginning of the book. I sat in Bird for a while and read the first few pages to see if I liked it or not. 

I took a photo of the book return so I can remember where to put it when I bring it back. I've never checked out a book before and didn't know!





    Today I went to Bird Library with my WRT 205 class. I'm not going to lie when I say this was my first time there all year. Bird is not my most favorite place to study, nor have I made use of their resources before. I think Bird smells and it's always packed and impossible to find a table. Even if you are able to find a table, they're usually dirty and have food on them. I'd much rather prefer to study in my dorm's lounge or at the iSchool. Overall I'd say I don't have the greatest relationship with Bird Library. However, I did check out a book for the first time today. It took me a while due to the fact that I have never roamed the bookshelves before nor checked out a book. After walking around for awhile, I found the psychology/sociology books and I decided to choose a book from here because I enjoy taking elective classes around these subjects. Furthermore, my relationship with the library has definitely lessened due to technology. As a child, my favorite thing to do was go to the library with my mom and check out a bunch of books. I always participated in the summer reading challenges and would get upset if my mom said we couldn't go to the library that day. As I got older and more involved with technology, I visited the library less and less. I still like to read but will now download it as an ebook or order it off Amazon to save myself a trip to the library. Brick and mortar libraries just aren't quick and efficient. I think it's sad that this is the way I think now- completely grown out of the idea of taking a trip to the library and browsing the shelves in person. But why would I do this when I can search a title on Amazon and have the book in my hands a day later without ever leaving my house. I want to make it my task to visit Bird Library more this year and make use of the resources it has to offer. 

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