CBS News
August 15, 2016, 7:24 AM
The local library is a great place to fill your summer
reading list for free. But it also remains a vital source for research.
And in an era of online searches, librarians at the New York Public
Library are still the most- trusted source.
They have been called the "Human Google," said CBSN's Elaine Quijano. And though they may not be as fast as your favorite Internet search engine, they're as reliable as ever.
The Fifth Avenue branch of the New York Public Library attracts about 2.5 million visitors each year.
Many pose with the lions named Patience and Fortitude ... snap pictures in the grand entry hall ... and pass through the reading rooms without cracking a book.
But the tables are full here. "Shushing" happens as much as you may remember. And the phones keep ringing for researchers. Read more...
They have been called the "Human Google," said CBSN's Elaine Quijano. And though they may not be as fast as your favorite Internet search engine, they're as reliable as ever.
The Fifth Avenue branch of the New York Public Library attracts about 2.5 million visitors each year.
Many pose with the lions named Patience and Fortitude ... snap pictures in the grand entry hall ... and pass through the reading rooms without cracking a book.
But the tables are full here. "Shushing" happens as much as you may remember. And the phones keep ringing for researchers. Read more...
