Are Libraries Still Relevant? | Liz Bartlett | TEDxCaryWomen

Do we still dewey decimal? Are libraries obsolete in the 21st century digital age? Find out how libraries have transformed over the years and what this librarian believes to be the future of community libraries everywhere. Liz Bartlett is a second-generation Librarian, so libraries are in her blood! Growing up in an Air Force family, her family moved continuously, changing households 12 times in 17 years. Liz found it hard to make friends in each new home, so she often took refuge in reading and hence has always been an avid reader.

After college, she tried teaching, but realized it wasn’t her calling. She moved to North Carolina to pursue a degree in Library Science and earned her MLS at UNC Chapel Hill. She began her career as a Children’s Librarian in Louisburg then became a manager in Wake County library locations Garner, Wendell, and Cary. She has served as the committee chair of WCPL’s annual Storytelling Festival and Staff Development Day events. Liz also participated in the State Library’s Quiz Bowl Committee for several years.

She is currently the Library Manager for the brand new Cary Regional Library in Downtown Cary.

[mufradhossain]

A great presentation regarding Library. After hearing this, I found the library is essential as a hospital. Though the services of some libraries are still questionable, some others are really providing great services. The authority of the library needs to be more conscious about the relevance between their services and the user's demand towards them. If they think about this matter properly, the question regarding the library will be irrelevant. Overall, Liz's discussed services will be the motivation to ensure proper library facilities.

[JayWilliams]

I work a college library. Most of our subscribers are children, youth from outside the district. They moved hundreds of kilometres just to access better education resources, seeing as many of their schools and rural communities do not have resources such as libraries. As has been stated by others, libraries provide a nuanced set of services, provide a space for community gathering. And thats something that "digital resources" cannot do.

[amyraley]

I know a number of ppl that would go to the library nearly everyday except it's not open when we get off work. In our small rural town, our librarian is given no support to extend the hours or services offered. She has done it all on her own. But she can't work 90 hours a week.

[jaeepandit]

Very nice creative thinking. Loved the talk. Thank you. You inspired me in my life path for the rest of my life. Im convinced now why i must do b lib. Which i was oscillating between whether or not...thanks ❤

[jims]

Libraries are a resource for the poor, old, isolated as well as families .My local library even helped 2 homeless women and I use to play scrabble there..Unfortunately our government cuts funding to local authorities who then have to cut services.Who benefits from the savings-those who have the largest incomes in tax cuts.Last year our county Hampshie UK closed 14 libraries fortunately not mine -yet.We always hear at election times how our politicians care about our services and then we see them do the opposite.I'm really worried about the future of our libraries(especially small ones) and the lack of real connectedness of our society.Sadly my local library is closed at the moment because of covid and I imiss it.

[EntertainmentExamined]

Very interesting stuff to think about.

[jimmybellmon]

The Library is expanding, but print books are declining.

[idajain]

I run a library at my own investment n expense, but I am very conscientious that people go out with a book each time... A paper book.. a hardcopy. .. it's a toy renting primarily.. so due to temptation for toys, parents of kids as young as 6 month take a book n read.

[vedantsridhar]

Without watching a single part of the video, I can guarantee that the answer will be yes

[thedigitallibr]

Smiles...
In today's Digital World, Do Libraries and Librarians still have anything to offer?

[LOLERXP]

TEDx: 30 mil subs
"Are Libraries Still Relevant?"
10k views in a whole year.
I think the public's verdict is in.

[jessieallen]

No cost books? The taxes on my home are like paying rent for something I own. For something irrelevant.

[jessieallen]

From clay tablets, to books, to computers and the internet. We have evolved. Like block buster. I now order my movies on line. My books, on line. Sigh, why are we paying enormous taxes to keep the caves with the clay tablets open?

[nikoappsmuggred]

irrelevent, no one needs libraries appart from the very small minority.. like.. a minority smaller then LGBT..