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Ask HN: Do you find libraries depressing because they remind you of exams?
After you finished your schooling, have you been avoid libraries for this reason?
- mindcrime 4y agoNope. I never spent much time in the library for the purpose of studying for exams. I quite like libraries, I just don't spend much time in them today because I usually acquire books by buying them at physical retail (Barnes & Noble) or online (Amazon, Alibris, Ebay, etc). And if I want somewhere to go sit and study/read/work or whatever, I usually go to Barnes & Noble or a local coffee shop. Interestingly enough, the main reason I go to the Town of Chapel Hill library these days is for their periodic used book sale events. That said, I do sometimes pay for a "non student" library card for the UNC Chapel Hill library, just in case I need a book they might have, that I don't necessarily want to buy.
- PaulHoule 4y agoNo.
- Test0129 4y agoNot at all. I mostly avoid libraries because I can get most of what I need via PDFs these days. Occasionally, I'll need to find an old copy of a book or something so I search a library. Though, at least where I am at, the technical literature in the libraries is woefully inadequate. Would be great if they offered a way to look up scholarly papers though.
- inphovore 4y agoNo! Libraries are a special place! Albeit the sort neglected by modernity. My local library has a seed bank. Even libraries innovate!
- ZeroGravitas 4y agoNo. I find them deeply peaceful places to be. I never did much studying in libraries though.