Did you thank your librarian today?

Editor’s note: This letter was submitted during National Library Week, which was celebrated from April 11 to 15.

One of the best things about being at a first-class university is to have access to a first-class library, with a great collection and long hours. But perhaps more importantly, it is also to be surrounded by a special group of people who make our libraries a special place—the Duke librarians.

They seem always happy to help out with whatever research questions one has. They locate the most obscure of books or audio-visual materials in any corner of the country and have them brought to Duke in a flash for our use. They go out of their way to make our lives as students and faculty easier and more productive. This is indeed a big luxury, but our librarians make us get so used to it that we probably take it for granted most of the time.

This week is the National Library Week. It’s a good time for us all to express our appreciation. Let’s remember to thank our favorite librarians today!

Güven Güzeldere

Associate Professor of Philosophy