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The maintenance of public libraries is a waste of money because of computer technologies that have the same function. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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With the rising use of computer technologies, it is becoming apparent that public libraries
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 depleted
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 value. It is
also
 evident that due to the recent innovations, computer technologies
has
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 been very helpful in
researching
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. I am personally on the middle ground on maintaining a public
library
 since I felt it depends on several aspects. To some extent, I agree
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 maintaining a
library
 in
less
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privilege
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 areas like
third world
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 countries.
Firstly
, I believe that not everyone has the ability to buy computers or laptops. In locations, where there
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 higher rates of poverty, it can benefit from having a public
library
.
Secondly
, a public
library
 is very useful for those who cannot afford even
buying
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 some books to study for their lessons or assignment.
Thirdly
, public libraries served as a quiet
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 where you can focus on reading or studying. At the same time, it is a very good venue to avoid any distractions.
Lastly
, the feel of touching and browsing through the pages of the actual books is irreplaceable.
On the other hand
, I tend to disagree
on
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 maintaining a
library
 in areas where people have
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 purchasing power to buy audible books, computers or laptops.
Hence
, it defeats the purpose of having public libraries since they can already access the information
in
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 their fingertips via their mobile devices. In conclusion, I agree
on
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 having
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public
library
 with the intent that it will be built in areas where it is needed the most to serve the less fortunate individuals.
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