[LM_NET] librarian vs. google quote

[Joan DW <joandw@GMAIL.COM>]

There was a fantastic quote in a recent edition of the Evening Standard.
(London)

"The internet is a valuable tool, but Googling Plato can never be the same
experience as reading The Republic, let alone being directed to The Republic
by a qualified librarian who can also help you to widen your reading in
classics or political philosophy."    Will Self, "Give me books in my
library, not coffee, the net and DVDs"  Evening Standard 23 Oct 2007

I didn't really agree with much of what Will Self said about the type of
library he wants in his neighborhood, but I was impressed that he knew what
a qualified librarian could do for him.

All too often we read about schools that try to cut corners by bringing in
staff members without professional library qualifications.  Will Self sums
it up nicely.


Joan D-W

Joan Dyer-Westacott
Librarian (MLIS)
The American School in London
London, England NW8 0NP

joandw@gmail.com

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