In this fast paced world of instant access and communication of all media, drone flyovers (official and unofficial), and a sub 24 hour news cycle, personal time and what we do with it has become a precious commodity. The Heartland Library Cooperative’s shelves are laden with volumes encouraging, teaching, and supporting a myriad of subjects […]
Library Columns
“Artificial Intelligence at Your Library” by Samantha Gambill
Machines are getting more intelligent by the day and soon, some would have us believe, we’ll achieve Artificial Intelligence, or A.I. Whether this will be a boon to humanity or its ultimate downfall remains to be seen. However, what is clear is that the idea is quite popular. The number of movies and books featuring […]
“Back to School” by Krystyl Farmer
It is almost time for the new school year to begin! Hearing those words might make some parents and guardians tremble with a certain kind of fear that comes from emptying a wallet of dust mites, lint, and the very last red-cent. The thought of meandering through store after store searching for just the right […]
“Getting Started with Genealogy” By Mary Beth Isaacson
Are you a genealogist? If not, you probably know someone who is, since it’s one of the most popular hobbies in America. As a librarian, I’ve answered hundreds of questions from people researching their family histories, both here in Highlands County and when I was working for the Special and Digital Collections Department at USF. […]
“Books on TV” by Meaghan MacPherson
They say you should never judge a book by its movie, but what about its TV show? As more producers choose to option a book or book series such as “A Song of Ice and Fire” and “The Walking Dead” for film, many are electing to take them to the small screen. There are many […]
“Golf?” by Frank Phillips
As I write this, golfers around the world are eagerly anticipating the play in the 3rd of 4 “major” golf tournaments in the calendar year. By the time you read this, that tournament will have passed producing the year’s 3-time major winner, a redeemed major winner wannabe, or perhaps a golfer who claws up that […]