The Joys of Library Home Pages

It was only recently that I discovered the joys of perusing Library home pages (The New York Public Library-my personal favorite) around the world. I have found that this pursuit is almost as satisfying as randomly strolling through a local library and discovering new authors, ideas and friends.

Much of all learning occurs as serendipity. Whether wandering the stacks or perusing a library's web pages, I I find books tapping my mind; whispering, "I have been waiting for you and you found me at just the right time." Since discovering several excellent library pages I enjoy in equal measure I am able to indulge the chaotic pleasure of virtually traveling to rural regions and world cities to discover people everywhere live to read and read to live.

As a learning specialist I try to pay close attention to the ways in which the page contents are organized; a form of literary creativity often overlooked. After a few moments the library pages titles merge into concepts, frames of reference for future reading and human development.