In 1975 in order to get a book on a subject, I would have had to first get a ride to the library. That was much easier said than done. Our little town didn't have very good bus service either so that wasn't a big help.
After I got to the library, I had to search the card catalog. Yes, I do know the Dewey decimal system. Do you?
After I found a book on my subject in the card catalog, I had to go find it on the shelf. Usually, I could check the surrounding books and find other possibilities, too.
Then when I checked it out, the librarian took a card like this out of the book and stamped it with a date stamp and also stamped the book with the due date.
There were several books that were recommended reading from a group I know.
Instead of driving to the library, I jumped on the Internet and signed on to my local library. I searched and found the books and requested they be put on hold.
A couple of days later, I got an email that my requested items were ready.
This morning on my way to work, I stopped at the library, and grabbed my books off the hold shelf. I stepped over to the check-out computer, scanned my library card, dropped the stack of books on a computer pad and it spit out a receipt for me.
In literally 90 seconds, I was in and out of the library and on my way with my precious books.
Technology is cool!
3 comments:
If you ever miss 1975, just come to Hope, AR! They have NO online access to a card catalog, .50 per item/per day overdue fines, a lady shushing everyone and confiscating cell phones, and angry looks when you ask for help. Oh, and to get a card? You must supply two references. Even if you don't know anyone in the town. No friends? No library card. It's great!
Wow, Valerie! That is crazy!
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