Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that investing money in the maintenance of public

libraries

is not essential considering the fact that development in computer technology could replace the functions of public

libraries

.

This

essay totally disagrees with

this

notion because public

libraries

help to promote reading habits and avoid health-related issues. Promoting the significance of the

books

and the importance of reading habits could be achieved through public

libraries

. People's reading practices are diminishing in recent days due to the development in information technology, and the lack of access to

books

. Well-maintained public

libraries

, where we could have all kinds of

books

and newspapers, give chance to people especially, children to read

books

and enhance their reading skills.

For Example

, The Qatar library which is well maintained and developed attracts more and more students to visit the library and make use of them.

Moreover

, Children end up with health issues

as a result

of spending more time on

computers

and smartphones. As people spent a prolonged time on

computers

reading e-

books

and e-readers, they tend to have health problems

such

as impaired vision, obesity and so on.

For instance

, a recent survey resulted that students who spend more time on

computers

are likely to have problems with eyesight compared to those who don't. In Conclusion, to promote reading habits and eliminate the health-related issues arising through the prolonged usage of

computers

for reading,

this

essay strongly believes that public

libraries

should be well maintained and government should allocate more funds for their maintenance.