I chose to visit the learning commons at Perry Library at Old Dominion University. Digital access to its website is comprehensive and easy to navigate. Students signed into their ODU accounts are able to search for all kinds of materials, books, journals, or course reserves. “The transformation of information access from physical materials to digital…
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Special Library – The Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E) Library
Edgar Cayce was a twentieth century psychic and medical clairvoyant. Cayce was known for putting himself and others in sleep induced states and conducting psychic readings. These readings led to diagnosing illnesses, and the use of holistic health to treat those illnesses. The Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E) Library serves as a…
Public Library – Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
I chose to visit Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is one out of ten library branches in the city of Virginia Beach. Digital access to this library is comprehensive and easy to navigate. The website allows you to search the catalog, look up programs, community events and resources, connect with…
Blogs…
Throughout the MLIS Program, you may be required or choose to create blog entries. These may be part of assignments or they may include your own professional reflections. This blog is an opportunity for you to reflect on your work. There’s more information about “Blogging” Using Posts from ODU’s ePortfolio tutorials. The entries for your…
School Library – Kingston Elementary
The school library I chose to visit is housed at Kingston Elementary in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is a small, cozy, welcoming space filled with bright, kid friendly furniture. The library consists of one large room with areas strategically separated with bookshelves and other pieces of furniture. There are comfortable areas for kids…