Computer and Library

      What are the differences between computer and library? Here are the advantages and disadvantages of them.

      A computer is programmable machine that recieves input, stores and manipulates data/information, and provides output in a useful performance.While a computer can, in theory, be made out of almost anything in mechanical examples of computers have existed through much of recorded human history, first electronic computer where develop in the mid 20thcentury (1940-1945). Originally, they where the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computer (pc's) modern computers based on integrated circuits are millions to billions of times more capable in the early machine, and occupy the fractions of the space.Simple Computers are small enough to fit in devices and can be power by small battery, PC in their various form are icons of the information age and are what most people think of as "computers."

     A library is a collection of sources and services, and the structure in which it is housed ; it is organized for use and maintain by a public body, an institution or a private individual, public and institutional collections and services maybe intended for use by people who choose not to or cannot afford to purchase an expensive collection, who need material no individual can reasonably expected to have, or who require professional assistance with their research. Modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places to get unrestricted access to information to many forms and many sources.

       

      Advantages of computer, sharing devices such as printers saves money. Files can easily be shared between users, network users can communicate by email. Security is good. Users cannot see other users files unlike or stand-along machines. A file server is easy to back up as all the data is stored in one place. A computer allows a person to manipulate data easily and quickly create text document, edit them, print them, manipulate images, send text and images over the internet, download information, interact with other people, keep records of transaction, activities, plan, trips, and generally do far more than a person without a computer. Computers are useful to make everyday life a lot easier. You can check the weather, email, search items, buy things type papers and much more. You can also play games and post blogs and other stuff. People use computers in many ways. Computers help children to be in control of their experience, to set their own pace, and to select the level of challenge with which they feel comfortable. Computer are helpful because they offer a wide range of functions and services that are not available anywhere else.

      Disadvantage of library research, compared to quick downloads of relevant articles online, library research can be time consuming. Many libraries are very large, and you can spend quite a bit of time running from floor to floor searching what you need. If you are looking through newspapers for materials to support your research, you may find yourself sitting in front of a microfiche machine four hours. Although libraries loans are God send for researchers, it may take two to three weeks for you to get material to need. you will need to be patient and plan enough time for your research. Libraries may also be missing materials from the shelves, either because they have been checked out, misplaced or lost.

      Advantages of library research, the best research is conducted using primary sources whenever possible, libraries often have valuable primary sources such as original diaries, newspapers and maps. Libraries also offer expert assistance to researchers. If you are having difficulty locating what you need for your research, an effective librarian can help you find it, if not at that particular library. Libraries often offer databases that their patrons can use for free. If you don't want to pay for an expensive subscription to a database or pay per article download, the library can save you significant amount of money.

      Disadvantage of computer, the teenagers of today's society have changed dramatically due to the computer nowadays. The majority of teenagers have a PC and it has played a key role in their lives. One disadvantage of owning a computer is the information that students can access from the internet. If a student needs to research information for school, they merely access a relevant site and download the information, rarely paying attention to what is written. Purchasing the network cabling and file servers can be expensive. If the file servers breaks down the files on the file server become inaccessible. Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network. There is a danger of hacking. Computers are very engaging on children as well as adults. Kids with access to software that is not age appropriate may be exposed to such negative influences as violence, strong language, and over stimulation from fast-action graphics.