Librarians | Library Services | Information Literacy
by John SpencerWhy Librarians Are Vital to our Students
I often hear people ask, “If we have the internet, why do we still need librarians?”
This is something I’ve heard since the days of dial-up and
continue to hear right now. It misses the vital role that librarians
play in our students’ lives. It’s true that the information landscape
has changed. It is easier than ever to create a work and publish it to
the world and with a tap of a button, we access information from
anywhere at any time.
But actually, that’s why librarians are more vital than ever. Here are some of the things librarians do:
- Guide Students through Media Literacy: In an age of instant information, librarians help students learn to ask better questions, find valid sources, and deconstruct the information. Take a quick glance at Facebook and you’ll see people falling for fake news and failing to understand media bias. We are in desperate need of media literacy and librarians are the ones best poised to make this a reality. Read more...
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