Being Library Competent. From a young age we are taken by our elementary school teachers to the local library. There we usually feel like young kids at a candy store, for every book with creative illustrations is eye popping. We don't exactly know the true intentions behind this constant visit, maybe its so that we could get a good walk. Later, you realize that you start moving from young children books to more informative books. The transition is quite simple and you don't really have trouble finding books that interest you. Once in high school, you are beginning to receive research assignments. Then, off you go to the library where it doesn't take you long to find information about your topic. You receive help with you essay structure and proper etiquette in citing your sources.
This student was basically myself, along with dozens of other classmates that I later saw get into the same routine. Though I now prefer using online libraries, such as the one provided by Long Beach City College. Online Libraries does not have the same impact on students as much as if you were to actually spend some quality time at your local library. I do feel that I am library competent, however, things change. Since things are constantly changing I may not have the complete update on how my local library is ran, so it is always a good thing to visit the library once in a while and stay updated because one never knows when they will be in need of the library.
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