Library Experience

Blog about the library experience!

I know this is not as fancy as an adventure into town for some of you, but it can be pretty exciting for others of you.

When thinking about sense of place, it can refer to place as small as your room and as big as a country.  When thinking about having a sense of place in a building, like the library, where could you see yourself feeling comfortable?  

Answer: When thinking about having a sense of place in a building, like the library, I could see myself feeling comfortable mostly in the writing or tutor center. I love helping other people succeed so as a tutor I know I could help other students that aren't doing as well as they hope to be doing in school, reach their goals. I love writing creative narratives and/ or stories (that is my strength when coming to writing). I was in the writing center last week getting help on my paper and later on in my college career I would love to become a writing center volunteer and help students reach there goals of becoming successful writers. 

Think about the campus, and the location of the library.  How does the location of the library contribute to the sense of place of SSU campus?  

Answer: The location of the library contributes to the sense of place of the Salem State University Campus because it is basically in the center of campus. In my mind the center of campus is where people can get help (Tutor or writing center) as well as go to the quiet place and be able to get and studies completed. 

What did you learn from Jason about the library itself, and its places?

Answer: I learned from Jason that there are many resources inside the library. From people in general, computers, websites, or books, a student will have all the resources they need to succeed at Salem State University. 

What did you learn from Jason about researching?

From Jason, I learned that Lib guides and the library's website is the best way to look up something for research. For example, an article, a book, a song, an artist, a film, etc. Lib guides and the library's website will give a student all the information he/ she needs about any of the things listed above to help one succeed on a research project. 

What did you learn about Mapworks?

The overall objective of Map works is to help students adapt and get involved in their institution. From the survey I completed today, I know as a student I need to become more involved in the Salem State community. 

Post a picture of the library, preferably one or a few you took.

Post a link that relates to your trip to the library.  Critically think about this, and go beyond the library link, but rather something related to what you learned about, or places like buildings, etc. Explain the link you shared.

Answer:http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/ 

This is where I would always complete my homework. I used to tutor a fellow friend from my High School and we would always meet here. I hope I can bring my experiences of helping others from my hometown library to the Salem State Library.