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YomynameisAnnie.
I currently work at the Newberry Library downtown as a library assistant. The Newberry is a special library meant for research purposes but is open to the public.
I am going to library school with the intention of getting a job at a public library because I want to present the gift of knowledge to the world. I’m hoping to be involved in literacy programs, reader’s advisory, and outreach when I become a librarian. I am also a writer and just finished a young adult novel which has prompted me to look into to youth librarianship.
I am in this class because I think that the idea of opening up the library to the users is a better way to get more people to use libraries…go figure. I would love to work at a library where each group of patrons (children, nannies, parents, seniors, homeless, etc.) feels like, “This is MY library.” That would be nice.
Also, I am thinking about doing my paper on Library 2.0 for Senior Citizens. Ruth said an interesting comment the first class that a lot of senior are starting bowling leagues with the Nintendo Wii because they don’t have to lift the ball which is great. If anyone else knows of any Elderly2.0 factoids, feel free to let me know.
