Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others believe it is a waste of money since people can access the internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both the side and give your opinion.

In recent times,the fate of libraries is often discussed across the world after the revolution in

information

technology

.It is often argued by some that authorities should construct more libraries in cities because these provide a

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source

of

information

for academic circles. Meanwhile,others still claim that computer

technology

is an instant

source

of

information

because of its portability and accessibility to an abundance of

knowledge

.

However

,I believe that libraries should

also

be given importance especially in remote areas where

internet

is not available.

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essay will explore both sides of the arguments before reaching a logical conclusion. On the one hand ,supporters of the idea that libraries should be built in towns believe that libraries have been proved to be an effective and conventional method of boosting

knowledge

since ancient times.As these are accessible to all irrespective of the age and status

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and remained the popular media for enhancing

knowledge

since past times.Take an example of South Africa,where construction of libraries has led to a huge surge in literacy rate especially in urban areas.

Thus

,libraries are important for the common public. While

on the other hand

,the advocates of the view that

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nternet provides

information

at home believe that authorities should not waste money on libraries rather than should invest to expand and promote

information

technology

.As an online

source

of

information

is instantly available and one can carry these gadgets along with ,so readily availability of

information

round the clock.

For instance

,a recent survey conducted in Nigeria revealed that

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iteracy rate has increased many folds after the invention of

information

technology

.

Hence

,the

internet

has been proved to be beneficial in many ways. Whereas ,I believe that higher authorities should spend their funds in building libraries at remote areas in order to promote education where

internet

is unavailable.As a large part of the community will be benefitted in

this

way. To sum up,even though the latest

technology

has been beneficial in providing the instant and portable

source

of

knowledge

,but the importance of libraries cannot be sidelined.I believe that the governments should invest funds in

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onstruction of libraries at remote areas.