Why do we still need libraries in the age of digital, real-time information? In this emotional talk, Pam Sandlian Smith shows how she works to use the library as a hub for community-based knowledge creation and discourse. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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1. When I'm asked exactly what I do, I can't fully answer. I can tell about checking books in and out, helping people find things, budgeting, cataloging--the normal known tasks. After that, I almost have to say, "I don't know." This wonderful librarian really gets it! What I "do" all depends upon what's happening, day to day.
2. I laughed, I cried! Two thumbs up! Best library speech on youtube! Thanks so much for this uplifting video.
3. Librarians as first responders. Wow!
4. I love this! This is why I want to be a librarian!
5. This was great but she needs to get better at public speaking.
6. poor people problems
   his dad is a mercenary
   for a company.
   
   
   what does that
   have to do with
   high octane learning
   not sure.
7. This video was toooo good.
8. libraries are changing because it is harder to inspire people to read and go to libraries nowadays
9. Raising of sheep and goats ( #isic0144 ) and library activities ( #isic9101) ?
   Pam Sandlian Smith tells us how.
10. There is a lot even Academic libraries can learn from this talk. We need to keep an open mind to all the different ways you can learn, create and transfer information and not get caught up in all the wonders of new technology.
11. is big challenge
12. One of the best talks on the relevance of libraries. As a librarian, I try to spread the word that libraries are still essential to our communities. As a librarian, I hope I remember the story of the little boy and strive to be open and welcoming to everyone and there dreams no matter how small they may seem. I have seen to many people turn away with excuses - it's not our policy, it's not my responsibility, we don't do that here. Who else is going to do it?
13. awsum speech... the stry of tht boy was touchy..
    i love books n i love silence which equals to libry...
    its yrue libry is sumthng tht binds u with ur histry n future..
    was searchng for sumthng else but i am glad i found this...
    definatly worth watchng (only if u undrstnd wht libry actlly means n wht it holds)
14. Bravo !
15. :)
16. its Matthew
17. This trend of library transformation from the traditional libraries due to ICT has really seen developing countries adapt to new technologies in disseminating information to their clients not forgetting online library insructions
18. this made me cry a lil'
19. I don't like the way library become the abandon post office building
20. Hillarious! Excellent Speech! Thank you! :)