WEEK FIVE

IT IS A GOOGLE UNIVERSE ...    

I have often used the Google 'Books' applications for academic studies and have found it very useful to find specific sections of information in a larger text. I often think it should be called 'Library' as it has publications that are occasionally difficult to find or inaccessible. There could be features like 'Google Librarian'. It is an easy to use app, and I am all for it! The storage and preservation of material is constantly being done by libraries through digitization. Truly, there are so many books available and just not enough places to put them. Furthermore, easy access to knowledge should be encouraged not litigated. Since when did knowledge become only for those who can afford to purchase the book, as opposed to those who are solely interested. Does this mean the end of libraries? I definitely think not. The comfort, tangibility, and mandate of lending libraries are encouraged through free information and the love of a real book. It would be great if Google Books had a 'find at your local library' option. Don't ya think?

So to answer the questions: I like it the idea of it and have found it useful, I think it could encourage free information even further by connecting people with local resources, as opposed to saying things like 'instead of finding it at your local library'--this I do not like or encouraging purchasing vs. public access, I would recommend it to fellow students.