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Should Public Libraries Maintain Physical Book Collections in the Digital Age?

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1. The article mainly discusses the . 2. Margaret Chen's perspective on physical books emphasizes . 3. According to Raj Patel, what would be a better use of library resources? . 4. Emily Thornton's concern about digital-only libraries relates primarily to . 5. The statistics mentioned in the article indicate that .

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This debate about the future of libraries me deeply as both a parent and an educator. While I understand the financial of maintaining physical collections, I believe we must consider what would be lost in a predominantly digital environment. The article correctly highlights how physical books provide a experience, especially for children. James Wilson's perspective resonates with me most strongly—the idea that we don't need to between formats but can instead create hybrid spaces that serve diverse community needs. What concerns me is that decisions about library resources are often made without considering the approximately 18% of low-income households that, as mentioned in the article, . Libraries must remain accessible to all citizens, regardless of their technological resources at home.