Vast Active Library and Information Science blog. From a recent library science graduate in Wellington, New Zealand. A focus on reference and current awareness tools and issues, especially free, web-based resources.

 
I liked this. It explains why writers should still (hey!) use the library for their information gathering needs, rather than relying on Google and the 'net exclusively. Benefits of libraries discussed include classification, selection of authoritative sources, the ability to search controversial materials without fear of an invasion of privacy, and the presence of information experts. Not sure I like the article's dismissive tone towards bloggers, though. The list of ten cool library manuevers for writers is, um, cool too.

Originally seen on librarian.net.

| posted by Simon at 12:44 pm