With modern technology becoming increasingly accessible, some people believe that open libraries have lost their usefulness while others disagree.
However
, in my opinion, whether or not public libraries are relevant depends on the needs of the individual concerned.
On the one hand, a growing number of people are of the view that public libraries are becoming obsolete for a number of reasons.
Firstly
, with the advent of recent technology like laptop and smart devices, people can now
e-libraries with
access
to a collection of several books just by a finger click. They
also
believe that public libraries do not give room for flexibility in terms of schedule. Generally speaking, open libraries have fixed timetables and as
such
,
access
to books and educational materials could be hindered at any other
time
outside schedule. A prime example is
where people have
access
to several books round the clock. It is
therefore
understandable why people hold
this
opinion.
Conversely
, other people argue that public libraries promote work ethics, teach
time
management and boost tourism. In the majority of cases, traditional libraries maintain a high level of serenity and discipline. Over
time
, people tend to inculcate these virtues which eventually manifest in their homes and workplace.
Furthermore
, people learn
time
management as against studying on smart phones which comes with
distractions.
Finally
, traditional libraries are monuments for tourist attraction owing to the fact they house ancient periodicals and scrolls.
For instance
, the international library of Athens has the scrolls of the great Albert Einstein and
this
has become a
centeran area that is approximately central within some larger region
of tourism.
However
, as convincing as the points raised are,
irefers to the speaker or writer
believe whether public libraries are important or not, depends solely on a person's need. People in need of quick materials would benefit greatly from online resources, while those that require older texts with no trace of them on the internet will in no doubt benefit immensely from the variety of resources public libraries
offer
In conclusion,
although
public libraries instill discipline as well as ensure the preservation of antiquities they offer, it takes a longer
time
to
access
the resources. But whether or not they are still important in today's world, lies completely on the specific needs of individuals.