Some people think that libraries are a waste of resources and money so computers should replace them. However, others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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Collection of books, articles, magazines, newspapers for reference purposes, academic research, knowledge gathering and information sharing are stored in the library. Recent technological
invention
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invention, such
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as the computer has allowed for the creation of electronic books which can be accessed on a computer and in different versions or format. A commonly used version is the pdf. Some school of thought believes there is no reason to spend money in building libraries as it is a waste of public funds so they should be replaced with computers while others are of the opinion that libraries should not be replaced by computers. I am of the opinion that computers can store twice as much information than libraries,
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, the need for libraries to go extinct. In developing countries, electricity poses to be
problem
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problematic
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. Before computers can work, they need to be powered by electricity. Developing countries have little or no
electricity so
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electricity, so
the need for computers might not prove useful. There is a need for libraries in these countries and investing in
computer
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the computer
a computer
would be an absolute waste of resources. The need for computers cannot be overemphasized.
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the ability for computers to store books millions of books in electronic copies, computers have been used to solve most of the world's problems
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as transportation, telecommunication and insurance to mention a few. In conclusion, it is
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imperative to note that computers can be used anytime during
day
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the day
and night thereby creating an unlimited access to information.
Libraries
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Libraries, on
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doesn’t give
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much accessibility proving to be a waste of funds and resources in developed countries.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • repository
  • cultural hub
  • community engagement
  • digital divide
  • inequality
  • sustainable
  • affordability
  • technological advancement
  • information retrieval
  • hybrid resources
  • social interaction
  • evolution of libraries
  • complementary
  • access to information
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