ALostInquirer@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 15 hours agoWhat public resources do you feel are overlooked/underrated?message-squaremessage-square15fedilinkarrow-up149arrow-down11
arrow-up148arrow-down1message-squareWhat public resources do you feel are overlooked/underrated?ALostInquirer@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 15 hours agomessage-square15fedilink
minus-squarerecursive_recursion they/them@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up47·14 hours agoPublic libraries They are a literal treasure trove of information and resources if you know how to use them. It’s why I’m gonna donate to them once I can find or make a tech job/company
minus-squareGrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up10·14 hours agoOurs gives us access to a number of online databases. I use the Chilton database for automotive repair procedures, specs, and wiring diagrams.
minus-squareDizzy Devil Ducky@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7·14 hours agoBest part about them is that various ones might have more than just books. Someone already mentions databases, but I’ve seen DVDs at one in my town and I know I’ve heard of them lending tools and certain appliance as well.
minus-squareReallyActuallyFrankenstein@lemmynsfw.comlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7·14 hours agoToo funny - we were writing the same thing as the first comment. Libraries: two out of two Internet commenters agree!
Public libraries
They are a literal treasure trove of information and resources if you know how to use them.
It’s why I’m gonna donate to them once I can find or make a tech job/company
Ours gives us access to a number of online databases. I use the Chilton database for automotive repair procedures, specs, and wiring diagrams.
Best part about them is that various ones might have more than just books. Someone already mentions databases, but I’ve seen DVDs at one in my town and I know I’ve heard of them lending tools and certain appliance as well.
Too funny - we were writing the same thing as the first comment. Libraries: two out of two Internet commenters agree!