my neighbor - the library

I live very close to the local library. In fact, I'm right across the street. But I've never really paid much attention to this. With all the information available on the internet it seems weird to walk into a library for a physical book. But back when I was studying for a statistics waiver exam, I did just that. The fact that I taught myself statistics well enough to pass the exam was a lesson in the power of the information held in our libraries.

And if I could teach myself statistics from a book I found at the library, what else could I learn?

Then I started thinking about just how much information is contained in that building across the street. I don't think I can quantify it. The information is so convenient. It's almost as convenient as the internet (due to my close proximity) and there is something very rewarding about finding information in a physical book. Information written in books has a sort of credibility that's hard to replicate on the internet. And the best part is that this information is free! There are no subscriptions, dues, or internet service provider monthly fees. Anyone can walk into a library and learn (provided they know how to read) about any subject they want.

I should use the library more often when I want to learn about a new subject.