Saturday, November 24, 2012

WHERE IS IT?

That was the main question being asked today by my fellow students, some didn't know where to find their books, some didn't even know where the reference desk was! But ultimately we grouped together and explored the library together, even though I came here several times before, but usually for uses of the computer lab on the fourth floor.  I also had a library workshop with my English class, but it was with a different librarian with a nice accent. I've learned that the library is actually more than just books, it has very useful electronic sources, searching for books online and seeing if they are even available without moving a muscle, (well besides the ones in your hand).Also i learned the difference between the reference desk and the circulation and the purposes of each desk. I'm still wondering the purpose of the first desk when you walk right into the library, maybe it's security. Some things we remain unknown. The post about people's questions were helpful too.  "Without autonomy we cant decide whether what we want is worth cherishing or pursuing" this quote helps because it gives me a better understanding of autonomy and it makes me think. Autonomy is basically free will right? So Imagine having your values dictated? Everything you ever stood for was someone else's opinion and everything else was wrong. For example, everyone wouldn't have a will to continue on if they are always doubting themselves, they would't get very far in life. Without free will we'd be like mindless zombies and That'd be a monotone boring world. Hopefully I'm explaining what my understanding of Autonomy is.

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