Change your world @ your library: What A befitting Caption for National Library Week

The American Library Association (ALA) chose this theme for this year's Annual National Library Week Change your world @ your library. This is a very good caption. First, it is a good appeal to the public on the powers of the libraries. Libraries indeed can change your world. However, there is a big "IF" there. Resources or access to such resources that are capable of changing their world must be there.

The following conversation answers some questions about how you can change your world through the library.

"So how can you change your world at the Livingston County Library? Besides finding a great book to read, you can use our computers to access the Internet and do anything from apply for a job to find a perfect apple pie recipe. You can check out DVDs or a book on CD for your spring break trip. You can use the Ellison die cut machine to cut out shapes or letters to enhance your scrapbook.

You can attend family storytimes every Thursday evening in April from 6 until 6:30pm. You can read local, regional or national newspapers in print, or for a wider variety, online utilizing one of the library's online databases.

You can take online practice tests or go through online tutorials to assist with GED test preparation or nurse's aid exam preparation, among other tests. This online resource is available for use at the library or for home use through the library's website.

“The staff would be happy to give you more information about any of our resources,” Westphal said. “I think one of the best things we have to offer is a friendly, knowledgeable staff. They've changed my world and I hope yours as well.” ..."
Source: http://www.chillicothenews.com/articles/2006/04/03/news/local_news/news2.txt

The question to the LIPs is this, could we boast of providing such services that can change people's world.