Hendricks County
INSPIRE Research Helps with USS Indianapolis Schoolwork
I am currently doing a 5th grade research project on the USS Indianapolis. With the help of my father we found many articles relating to the USS Indianapolis on the INSPIRE Website. There were several in some of the military magazines. This has been a big help.
Alex, K-12 student
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INSPIRE Helps with Medical Information Needs
The libraries' Website called INSPIRE was a great help to my family when my son was diagnosed with possible scoliosis. From a school physical we were directed to see a specialist regarding our son's curvature of his spine. The appointment was 2 weeks away. We were able to find articles on INSPIRE that in laymen's terms explained the degrees of scoliosis and that only a very small percentage of people have a straight spine. This information gave us some comfort and, more importantly, was confirmed by the specialist. We monitor it yearly but it has no impact on his sports activity.
Tim, Professional
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INSPIRE Is a Wonderful and Convenient Reference Tool
I was first introduced to INSPIRE in high school and have utilized it for reliable information since then. Internet sources in general can be of questionable value, but teachers and professors alike accept references found on INSPIRE, making it a wonderful and convenient reference tool.
Katy, College/graduate student
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Don't Take the Libraries for Granted
My daughter spent the fall semester studying abroad. The best way we had to communicate was through email. It wasn't until she had been there awhile that she made the comment that she had to keep the message short, because it was costing her money! I then found out that even though she had paid tuition, she still had to pay for extras such as Internet access and having copies made from resource material. We are very lucky to have at our libraries, free access to the Internet and email. We take many things for granted in this country. We should NOT take our libraries for granted!
Linda, Homemaker
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Internet Is Valuable Public Option
I am a substitute teacher & boys basketball coach at Tri-West Middle School, also without a computer at home. I have used the public computer here at the Danville Public Library for several months now and find it extremely worthwhile. I use your "granted link" for everything from composing letters in my search for a full time coaching position to playing on line fantasy sports with my buddies around the country to horoscope fun readings. I hope your funding keeps this valuable public option open for our continued free usage. THANKS A BUNCH!!!!
Mike, Professional
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Library for All Generations
Recently I brought my great-nieces and great-nephews to the library to see Santa Claus. They had such fun talking with Santa and seeing the special display of Santa figurines. It is very satisfying to see another generation of my family become regular library users. It is a special treat when they are visiting me to go visit the library, too.
Cindy, Librarian
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Libraries Are Fun
As the Manager of Youth Services, I see the joy of reading, learning and libraries spark in childrens' eyes every day. They are born with the desire to learn. Libraries are one of the best places to nurture that. Glenn Doman says it well - "Tiny children want to learn to the degree that they are unable to distinguish learning from fun." Libraries make learning fun!
Jodi, Librarian
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