Sigh... there's nothing really to argue here, but here goes anyway...
No, not everything is on the Internet. Besides, even if everything was (were? is "everything" singular or plural?) on the Internet, not everyone has Internet access 100% of the time- whether or not you have a smart phone or some other device with Internet, there won't always be WiFi. The Internet doesn't always have exactly what you may be looking for- and even if it does, it's not always free. But, most books can be found at a library and checked out for free. The Internet, however, is almost always more convenient for me when I am looking for information for an assignment, or even if I'm looking for a specific quote from a book that is right in front of me, I'll just use Google. The Internet is a good place to look for information if you know what you're looking for specifically, but if not, books are usually a better place to start.
Hi Alaina! I enjoyed reading your post. I agree with you regarding the availability of the Internet. I work with emergency responders and public health staff who frequently use medical books and manuals when they are working at disaster or emergency sites where there is no power, or access to computers. Like you, I often consult a book first for foundational information and then go out on the net to see what else folks have written about.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying the pre-collegiate program and having some fun this summer!
Best wishes,
Dana Abbey, MLS
Health Sciences Library