After that we had a brief discussion about our biweekly reflections. Dr. Sharpe then introduced us to our research paper assignment the objective of which is to consider walking as a methodological or an epistemological approach to understanding or representing our world. We discussed what we would have to do for this paper, what ideas we had, and the steps to writing a successful paper.
We then went for a walk to the Wilfrid Laurier Library, where we met Peter Genzinger, who is a coordinator at the library. He explained to us how to use the library effectively, and then took us to a computer lab to show us how to access Laurier’s Library website and to use Refworks, for citing references and creating bibliographies.
He then took us down to the Library’s archives, where we were shown texts from various times throughout history. This is a privilege very few get. We inspected a manuscript from the medieval period and examined old photos of the University. We also went into the actual archival room, where a variety of old documents are stored. This was a intriguing room with humidity and temperature controls as well as specially made cases that will help increase the life span of the books. Lastly, Mr. Genzinger took the group on a short tour of the library showing us where we would find Environmental Studies and Geography books. Overall, he showed us some very interesting places in the library and was able to teach us things we never would have learned elsewhere. In addition to finding books and articles, he emphasized that the library is a good place for a walk and for browsing. Discoveries can be made in the library without the aid of computers simply by walking among the shelves.
By: Stefan Gorgolewski and Jordan Resmer
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