Some people think that public libraries are no longer important while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is widely suggested that libraries for the public are no more essential in

this

present era, while other people do not support

this

view.

Although

people can now obtain a wide range of

information

from the

internet

, I believe that public libraries are still important because they are the only source of some

information

. On the one hand, there are numerous

information

available on the

internet

. Many people now use electronic copies of books and do research mainly using their

internet

enabled devices

such

as phones and computers and

this

trend is on the rise.

For instance

, in recent years, many undergraduates in Nigeria who are conducting research depend mainly on the

internet

.

Therefore

, some people believe that since few people use public libraries now, they are no longer relevant.

On the other hand

, public libraries house many publications

,

Accept space

,

which are yet to have electronic copies. Many library catalogues comprise textbooks, periodicals, research journals, audio and video cassettes as well as newspapers that have been used before the advent on the

internet

.

Thus

, they are the only providers of certain

information

. For examples, detailed

information

about the colonial era in Nigeria are provided by the Nigerian National Library.

Although

, the

internet

could reveal some of

this

information

,

however

, they are often inadequate and inaccurate.

Hence

, public libraries are still important today and agree with

this

view. In conclusion, the

internet

is the source of many

information

today,

as a result

, some people think that public libraries are not important again. I disagree with the view, owing to the fact that public libraries are the custodian of many

information

that are not yet on the net. Efforts geared towards harnessing

this

benefit should be promoted.