many people think that public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their money on expensive hi-tech media, such as software, DVD's or videos. Do you agree or disagree.

Over the past few years, advances in high-tech media have started to change many aspects of our lives. Some society thinks that public libraries should offer unlimited access to software, videos and DVDs; while others hold that it is only a waste of money. I tend to agree that public libraries need to be equipped with special high-tech media devices. The

first

point to note is that the crowd are more interested in using technical equipment rather than old-fashioned methods of searching for certain information. As the 21 century continues to unfold, the crowd give preference to using new innovations. A telling example is a student preferring utilising a database search engine

instead

of the ordinary library catalogue. For many communities, including students, which are always in rush with

this

option is very advantageous. They find book catalogues useless and time-consuming. Despite what has been discussed, the benefits of books cannot be denied. It is an individual choice whether to select books in spite of software. It is undoubtedly all users have different personal characteristics; one might express willingness to read a book in a cosy armchair in the library hall. It is a better way of preventing eyesight deterioration as well.

Moreover

, some folk are not confident computer users. They might be able to work on computers only under the librarian’s assistance. One could draw the conclusion that high-tech media has certainly affected our lives. Public libraries should give access to both: books and software. It is up to the person whatever she or she finds more practical and comfortable to utilise.