How Have Libraries Changed since the 1970s?

November 13, 2023

I began teaching in the elementary grades in 1971. Sixth grade. Thirty-three students. 23 boys, 10 girls. We were allowed to go to the library once a week. No computers, no Internet, no movies to check out.

Books. No magazines at that time.

My job was to help my students find books they wanted to read. It was easy for the girls. A challenge for th…