The librarian’s presentation was very enlightening. Previously, I thought that librarians only existed to keep people from stealing books and to help one find some obscure piece of information. I realize now that I did all librarians everywhere a horrible disservice. I had no idea about the amount of logistic knowledge it takes to amass the millions of volumes found in just one library. This requires not only the ability to build a substantial collection of knowledge, but also the ability to facilitate access to the knowledge.
The information on looking up material online was also very helpful. Using the library database is very helpful when looking up material that is not readily available to the public such as subscriptions. I remember that my high school had a very similar service. The main difference though is that the high school database was merely a collection of articles that a Google search would normally uncover except without the irrelevant chaff while the UCSB library provides access to paid resources. Given my experiences with my high school’s database, I know that the UCSB equivalent will play an essential role in my academic career.
Career advising will also be a great asset to me. Currently I know the direction that I want my career to take, so it is easier to direct my searches and inquiries. Career services will allow me to find internships and other opportunities to make the most of the opportunities that appear in college.
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