Libraries indeed offer a wide range of services beyond simply lending books. During my time in Utah, they provided invaluable assistance to me. In addition to borrowing books, I frequently visited libraries to find quiet spaces for contemplation and occasionally to engage in conversations with my dear elderly friend when I had no friends in my new environment The staff at libraries are so good. I deeply appreciate their empathyand patience towards people regardless of their origin. I love it!!!
This is such a great Ted talk. My dads a librarian so I’ve grown up hearing about all the things they’re doing to grow and better connect to the community. They’re really cool places that are vastly under appreciate!
Libraries provide safe nonsecular havens for victims of abuse of any kind; or rly for anyone seekin any kind of legal help or at least help figurin out how to access such resources Libraries help save lives in many ways, by connectin ppl to legal resources, and by providin a free place for ppl to just exist without bein charged with loiterin or some shite bcuz theyre homeless, and by providin spaces for ppl to teach valuable skills or to provide communiry gatherin spaces around some shared hobby (even beyond a book club; libraries have the best community hobby events where you can just go and learn or try smth new. Libraries are powerful tools in providin upward mobility and a form of a safety net for those alrdy the worst off in this capitalist hellscape we are stuck in
Funny how she won’t explain exactly why her gusano family left. Something tells me they wanted to protect that money obtained through exploitative sharecropping
I love the library. I go through phases where I am there a lot and then not go for a year. I am always so happy that they are there when I need them. I am so glad they are innovating.
Yeah, me too. I only go there once in a blue moon but when I go there, I end up taking home some useful information relevant to me as a professional and I love it.
wowowow dont know why this touched me and made me so emotional --- esp. talking about her grandparents. Nonetheless this was very enlightening ... thanks Ted
I feel like librarian doesn't function good enough. When my English was awful, I tried to find a proofreading services in library but nobody could help. I was frustrated and felt alone. If librarian has a strong grammar you should try to help students to proof read their work.
