Photo cred: everystockphotoJournalists are seeing a huge shift in their industry.
Technology is changing the way journalism is delivered, but also, the way that journalism is researched. Instead of heading to the library, many journalists turn to Google as their primary step.
According to Ryerson journalism librarian Brian Cameron, however, the library has not been abandoned as a resource.
"We've actually had an increase in gate counts this year, compared to the last couple years," he says. "The library has advantages over the Internet, such as resource help from staff."
Libraries, however, cannot compete with some of the Internet's features. Researchers often require help from a librarian to find information. The Internet, however, is more searchable.
Cameron highlights that you can also access online articles and resources 24/7, but the library has its limits, as far as time is concerned. Timeliness is a concern for journalists.
Although Cameron sees the relevance of libraries today, he believes access to online resources is essential.
"More and more things need to be online, " he says. "I think eventually most stuff will be online; the format just makes sense."
It remains unclear, however, whether this new format will make journalistic research a dream or a nightmare.
Technology is changing the way journalism is delivered, but also, the way that journalism is researched. Instead of heading to the library, many journalists turn to Google as their primary step.
According to Ryerson journalism librarian Brian Cameron, however, the library has not been abandoned as a resource.
"We've actually had an increase in gate counts this year, compared to the last couple years," he says. "The library has advantages over the Internet, such as resource help from staff."
Libraries, however, cannot compete with some of the Internet's features. Researchers often require help from a librarian to find information. The Internet, however, is more searchable.
Cameron highlights that you can also access online articles and resources 24/7, but the library has its limits, as far as time is concerned. Timeliness is a concern for journalists.
Although Cameron sees the relevance of libraries today, he believes access to online resources is essential.
"More and more things need to be online, " he says. "I think eventually most stuff will be online; the format just makes sense."
It remains unclear, however, whether this new format will make journalistic research a dream or a nightmare.
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