Years and Years ago, when we first started with bar-coding and computers, my principal said to me,"We won't need books anymore" And I strongly disagreed with her, saying "Not in my lifetime!"
And I still feel that way today! Say you want a particular book- do you just order it online? You could, but say you go to your library , do they order it and then give it to you? No . But if the library has it you can borrow it for free, And other patrons can also borrow it. The book is stored at the library,
If the library does not have the book, then in most cases, they can get it for you on inter library loan.They even track it down for you , if you can't do it yourself.
Card holders can borrow digital books to read on their devices( computers, phones, tables) This is the most basic common goal of the library. Acquiring books and resources that benefit the community of their patrons. A good library system saves money and builds community.
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