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.

In the highly information-centric world of today, data can be accessed either in the form of hard or soft copy. Some people opine that libraries are a burden on the resources of a nation and

hence

should be swapped with computers while others argue against the motion. I vehemently espouse that libraries are a reservoir of knowledge and

hence

should be preserved.

To begin

with, libraries in-house a variety of books, journals, newspapers, magazines which are an authentic source of information for the

user whereas

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user, whereas

the same cannot be said for the vast amount of content available on the internet.

Also

, there are some important books and research papers which are quite old, the online version of which is not available.

Moreover

, libraries offer a quiet place to read with concentration and no disturbance around. A recent survey conducted on students by Harvard University stated that 70 percent of the students preferred to sit in

library

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the library

a library

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when they wish to prepare for their exams.

However

, those against the idea of libraries propound that they occupy a lot of space and a lot of money is spent on their erection. With computers replacing libraries, there remains no need to spend much on books, chairs, tables, fans, ACs and other requirements.

Furthermore

, since people are pre-occupied with their daily commitments, they do not find time to specially go to a library and read. They find it convenient to read the content that they require at the click of the button. In conclusion, libraries are a repository of knowledge that provide an approved source of data while simultaneously offering a conducive environment to learn. Any form of online content cannot undermine their importance.