Libraries in the Internet Age is the title of the latest video produced by Common Craft. The video provides a clear overview of how libraries and the importance of librarians has changed over time. The video echoes a point that I made in a webinar today and that I have heard many librarians say to students, “Google is not the only search engine.” Librarians can help students access databases that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to use which in turn takes them to information they wouldn’t otherwise find. The video is embedded below. You can also click here to watch it.

Applications for Education

Libraries in the Internet Age could be a great video to show to students at the beginning of the school year or just before they embark on a new research project. The video might help students realize that there is a lot more to their school libraries than meets their eyes.