Remember the library… that big building filled with shelves and shelves of books? It used to be the place to go whenever you wanted to learn something new. But… These days, the library offers outdated materials that are generations past current. Not much there is current if you’re going for education. Perhaps a good piece of literature, but don’t educate yourself on Internet Marketing from the Library, because you’ll be missing primary information necessary to building your business online.

When Jeff Mulligan sent me this message via email a few hours ago, I was headed out the door to drop off library books. I decided to check out his information for myself. I found the same outdated materials he mentioned in his email sitting on a shelf just inside the door, labeled “Internet Marketing Information” as if it was newly updated.

The pages were yellow and curled, dated and old. Needless to say, I checked the publication and copyright dates — Oh my Ghostbusters! The dates were pre-2000. Did the Internet in its current format even exist pre 2000. Honestly, that would be like reading a book about repairing your NEW 2010 Volkswagen titled, “Beatles, Bugs and other Motorized Dune Buggies.” (Don’t do it!)

Pre-2000, just to give you a tip of how far past these books were written, Google, eBay, Facebook, and YouTube were not much more than a spark of inspiration on somebody’s desktop computer. Websites were mostly under developed pages of color, text and spotted photo-graphics. Marketing online meant promoting your website off the net to drive traffic to the net.

For real, up to the minute, current Internet Marketing Education – visit Internet Marketing Guru websites, blogs and forums where you can obtain really current, daily updated information.

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Of all the items I carry in my wallet, my Chicago public library card is the second most valuable — next to my driver’s license. Not only is the little green and white card the key to a world of possibilities; it is totally priceless. Let me tell you why.

1.Library cards are FREE. There are no fees, charges or taxes for owning the card. Just complete an application and provide proof of identity, a current address and Chicago residency.

2.Obtain a FREE education via books, periodicals, movies, museum passes, and other special perks offered by individual libraries. There is one main library, 76 neighborhood branches, and three regional facilities in the Chicago library system. Books can also be borrowed from suburban libraries according to the reciprocity policy. Therefore, this free education is very easy tao obtain.

3.Accounts can be accessed online 24/7 with a valid library card for FREE. Records will show how many books that are checked out; when they are due; and any other information that is relevant to individual accounts.

4.Conduct research from home for FREE. Periodicals and other reference materials used for research can be found on the library’s website 24/7. There are only a couple resources that can only be found on the library databases; otherwise, all other research can be conducted remotely.

5.FREE Internet and WiFi are available at all libraries. Library cards are required for internet access; WiFi can be accessed through individual computers.

6.Gain FREE entry into most of Chicago museums with museum passes. Passes can be checked out for up to seven days. Although they do not allow entry into the extra attractions at museums, patrons can walk in for no charge.

7.After searching for books online, patrons can request to have books sent to the ANY library of their choice for FREE. Books can be delivered to a branch close to home or not.

8.Other benefits include FREE author discussions, exhibits and programs for individuals of all ages.

Although the library system offers lots of free stuff, patrons do have to pay late fees and any charges accrued for items checked out if a library card is lost or stolen. Fines range from $.20 a day for books and music up to $2 a day for movies and museum passes. Fortunately, there are maximum fines per item. Patrons won’t go broke unless they have a lot of items borrowed.

Essentially, getting a FREE library card; access to a FREE education via books, movies, and museum passes; and FREE computer access, WiFI and online research are totally priceless.

Marcie Hill is a published journalist, business writer and blogger with an entrepreneurial spirit. She is the owner of The Write Design Company http://www.thewritedesignco.com, and has been writing, editing and publishing her monthly inspirational newsletter, “Shorty In Da House”, for over eight years.

Ms. Hill’s works can be be read in her newsletter or one of her many blogs including ‘As NOT Seen on TV’, http://asnotseenontv.info.

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