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34. I think it could go the other way...

Sat Nov 30, 2013, 01:44 AM

Nov 2013

... the specialist libraries and publications are much easier to organize on-line, especially where current, as opposed to historical, information is concerned. And low volume technical publications REALY benefit from the cost savings. Its low-hanging fruit.

I work for a research laboratory, and we had a great technical library, but some number of years ago we emptied it out and went digital. We still have a small office space for the "librarians" who help us do research, manage the digital subscriptions, and request the odd physical book that is needed. But basically its all online, and the internet alone is almost serving the purpose.

However, my community library hasn't disappeared. They are still a very valued part of our community.

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Been to the library lately? [View all] reACTIONary Nov 2013 OP

Thanks for the report. SheilaT Nov 2013 #1

That's why I always check out the new arrivals... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #2

The new arrivals section is always my first stop Tom Ripley Nov 2013 #28

Oh, yes. I always browse that section first. SheilaT Nov 2013 #36

As someone who has worked in libraries for ten years..... llmart Nov 2013 #75

I miss card catalongs Oscarmonster13 Nov 2013 #3

When I was in college.. reACTIONary Nov 2013 #5

sadly, Oscarmonster13 Nov 2013 #7

I too, was in college during that tranisionary period. Jenoch Nov 2013 #21

My favorite lost library book story: intheflow Nov 2013 #26

When our library went digital, they put those cards next to the computers for progressoid Nov 2013 #16

thanks! Oscarmonster13 Nov 2013 #18

+10 (nt) reACTIONary Nov 2013 #20

I have one of the cabinets from the Tempe Public Library. politicat Nov 2013 #27

Jealous!! progressoid Nov 2013 #47

Wow I'd love one of those! NastyRiffraff Nov 2013 #68

Old card catalogs are highly sought after Tanuki Nov 2013 #44

love it! KoKo Nov 2013 #55

They even have one in their apartment in "Big Bang Theory"! Tanuki Dec 2013 #88

I do too burrowowl Nov 2013 #24

I work at a library Ratty Nov 2013 #32

wow, very cool Oscarmonster13 Nov 2013 #43

I LOVE our library system! Le Taz Hot Nov 2013 #4

The tax dollars make a big difference... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #6

On my last visit to the library noamnety Nov 2013 #8

Why Do They Care? grilled onions Nov 2013 #12

I was shocked it was an issue. noamnety Nov 2013 #29

Unbelivable.... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #15

Don't worry about hell. Curmudgeoness Nov 2013 #79

I miss the Dewey Decimal System. nt awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #9

? progressoid Nov 2013 #13

The library of congress... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #17

Ah, progressoid Nov 2013 #22

Last time I wen to the library... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #40

Ours is computer based as well. progressoid Nov 2013 #46

This is the RF ID system... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #53

Yeah, I wasn't clear... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #60

The cards were great for discovering books you may not have even been looking for. progressoid Nov 2013 #62

nice! grasswire Nov 2013 #10

My local branch is similar to yours -- very heavily used by kids to seniors. Gormy Cuss Nov 2013 #11

Check out on-line books! rdharma Nov 2013 #14

I volunteer at my local library... kag Nov 2013 #19

No Rstrstx Nov 2013 #23

The need for libraries is so much more than for books. morningfog Nov 2013 #30

I'm sure for many, but for me going to the library is like going shopping Rstrstx Nov 2013 #37

I think it could go the other way... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #34

I certain;y hope not! Stonepounder Nov 2013 #35

Hehe, oh I fall asleep in front of my laptop all the time Rstrstx Nov 2013 #39

Love it! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #25

I like technology but am still somewhat of a Luddite in certain respects Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #31

Old Dallas Library in Dallas dem in texas Nov 2013 #33

This is the best thread ever. SheilaT Nov 2013 #38

I have many, many library stories too! llmart Nov 2013 #76

Long live public libraries! Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2013 #41

That is a beautiful post! defacto7 Nov 2013 #42

Nope CFLDem Nov 2013 #45

You ought to check it out... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #50

Only reason for me to go to a library CFLDem Nov 2013 #52

Thanks for the reminder Trailrider1951 Nov 2013 #48

thank u for reminding us that libraries are central to community life Liberal_in_LA Nov 2013 #49

I avoid our libraries in Los Angeles. The kids kestrel91316 Nov 2013 #51

I have something of the same reaction... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #65

I go everyday they are open. leftyladyfrommo Nov 2013 #54

my kids and i love our public library. Sheri Nov 2013 #56

Great Post and Discussion...Nice to See! KoKo Nov 2013 #57

We go to the library two or three times a week. Love it. Shrike47 Nov 2013 #58

Classical music! progressoid Nov 2013 #61

No, because the librarian is a racist Manifestor_of_Light Nov 2013 #59

"Shit hole" certinally does sum up... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #63

Sadly, it's a pretty little Methodist church. Manifestor_of_Light Dec 2013 #89

Sad that such a bigoted person reigns in a pretty historic building. Manifestor_of_Light Dec 2013 #90

I remember "bookmobiles". justhanginon Nov 2013 #64

Some libraries still have bookmobiles. llmart Nov 2013 #78

I remember bookmobiles too - cozy, a great place for kids to find great books to read. Liberty Belle Dec 2013 #87

The Library? (image heavy) PowerToThePeople Nov 2013 #66

I go to the library all the time - ours is filled with homeless people... polichick Nov 2013 #67

I visited our brand new library a while back. SCVDem Nov 2013 #69

I'm on our library board, and we're always approving new, cool technologies and programs. Common Sense Party Nov 2013 #70

We have a fabulous library Callalily Nov 2013 #71

I go to the library about once a month. lovelyrita Nov 2013 #72

I live in the 'burbs, but... reACTIONary Nov 2013 #85

It's a second home for me shenmue Nov 2013 #73

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2013 #74

Jorge Luis Borges summed up my sentiment about libraries rury Nov 2013 #77

Redstate capital Columbia South Carolina just approved taxes for library expansions. johnnyreb Nov 2013 #80

LOVE my library, free access to all latest materials....latest right wing target. joanbarnes Nov 2013 #81

Everything about a library is virtuous. n/t lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #82

Yes! I love libraries. LeftishBrit Nov 2013 #83

I just want to add that I grew up going to the library SheilaT Nov 2013 #84

San Diego's county libraries now have a concert series ; city has new glass-domed library Liberty Belle Dec 2013 #86