Friday, February 8, 2008

Who Needs Libraries?

It seems like these days, almost everyone is debating the purpose of libraries and printed books... and lots of libraries are facing budget cuts... in light of this, have you heard the online sound publication titled Who Needs Libraries? You can listen to it at http://www.soundprint.org/radio/display_show/ID/629/name/Who+needs+libraries

The SoundPrint website says about the presentation: "As more and more information is available on-line, as Amazon rolls out new software that allows anyone to find any passage in any book, an important question becomes: Who needs libraries anymore? Why does anyone need four walls filled with paper between covers? Surprisingly, they still do and in this program Producer Richard Paul explores why; looking at how university libraries, school libraries and public libraries have adapted to the new information world. This program airs as part of our ongoing series on education and technology, and is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education."

Anyone have any feedback after listening to this one? If so, feel free to post a comment or send me an email!

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