THE SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS AND ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
By Mohamed Daramy
Academic libraries offer free education and entertainment to the general populace which can be a student, a work professional or a common person of a community. It doesn’t matter what a student economic status is, they can come in and have free access to books that can inform and transform them. However, the use of college and research libraries is limited only to the students of that particular college as opposed to state and community libraries which are open for all and anyone can avail the benefits of these during working hours. It is worth noting that a library is the store-house for books of all kinds and on all subjects under one roof. A good modern library usually subscribes to practically all the important newspapers and periodicals so that these are made available to interested students. For newcomers to a university, the library can be an important point of connection. The library serves as a low-barrier resources to help newcomers access the books and services they need to really strive as freshmen in their fields of study.
Another key benefit of an academic library is its role in developing research skills. The ability to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information is essential in today’s information age. The library provides students with a structured environment to learn how to conduct research effectively. Librarians can guide students using various research tools, such as databases and online resources, to find reliable and accurate information. By honing their research skills, students become more adept at gathering information, critically analyzing it, and presenting their findings in a coherent and well-supported manner.
However, academic libraries are not only beneficial to students but also to lecturers. The library is a valuable resource for educators, providing them access to a wide range of lecturing materials, lesson plans, and professional development resources. Librarians can collaborate with lecturers to draft academic materials that align with the curriculum and support the university’s learning objectives. More so, the library can serve as a space for professional development workshops and meetings, enhancing the professional growth of lecturers.
Furthermore, academic Libraries play a very healthy role throughout our life. Libraries provide the students very healthy environment for learning as well as making notes or completing an assignment. Library provides a very calm and disciplined atmosphere which helps students to maintain a good concentration on their studies. Also, students can take reference books which can help them to make some quality notes. Libraries are the only place where we are free from all conventions because reading is absolutely a matter of personal choice. Students are allowed to read what they like and also read the book according to their own manner. Nobody would check them or disturb them. Since everything is systematic and the atmosphere is calm so students can gain more in less time. One can save time and energy studying in libraries.
Conclusively, academic libraries are one of the few places in the world that give even the worst-off people a chance to improve themselves. There are a lot of activities that students can do there. It’s a must that students have to know English in the university, and they have to spend many hours at it every week by making use of different newspapers and books. Library offers a door for one and all, of every age group in the university. Academic libraries offer free education and entertainment to the students. It doesn’t matter what your economic status is, you can come in and have free access to books that can inform and transform you. I hope students make good use of the library as it enhances students’ academic performance.
