Reflection 1

In this class I have learned a lot about library uses. I didn't know how much material was in a library such as magazines, audio tapes and even newspapers. It wasn't that I've never been to a library its the fact I've never had any reason to find what I didn't need at the time. I've already learned how to save time by researching online library catologs instead of driving from one library to another to find material. I've learned better researching skills to help me out in college by getting used to picking topics that are less broad and not too narrow for research. Learning the subjects headings has been very useful as well as it is interesting to know how one word is used for so many other subjects.

Project 1: Library Visit

I went to Clifton M. Brakensiek Community Library at 9945 E. Flower St.Bellflower, CA 90706-5486, Phone: (562) 925-5543, with web address: http://www.bellflower.org/home/index.asp?page=399. The library was much bigger then my local library and the people there were very helpful. There had to have been atleast 3 more people working there then at my local library. There were all types of books, magazines, journals audio recordings and videos available to check out. The libraries reference section was pretty extensive but did not contain the Library of Congress Subject Reference headings books. It had many reference books for law. There were also plenty of different encyclopedias for different cultures such as American, Latin and Native American.
The library has a great service in which they read to children. They also have comfortable tables and chairs to read or research at. The information desk was very helpful in locating the reference section for me. The library uses a a computer based library of congress classification system. It is a regional library. The electronic resources for the reference section included computers located near the reference section of the library. Also a search just as the LBCC's Voyager is set up.
What I liked most about this library is how big it was. It was well spread out and organized. Those working in the library made sure to be on top of the noise control. It was very neat and clean and seemed comfortable to be in. There were huge signs to make it easier to find and locate books by catagories. When searching for a book it was easy to find by the call numbers located on the bottom spine of the books. What I liked least about the library was that it did not have the Library of Congress Reference Books and they sent me to Norwalk library which also didn't have the Library of Congress Reference Books.

First Time

This is my first blog and I am very unfamiliar with it all. I hope I catch the hang of it all quickly.
It seems like it may be fun.