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Originally Posted by Maggie Leung
Yes, we're on the same page. Libraries will try to balance with some e-reading, because that's where things are headed longer term. They also have to offer the middle class and higher taxpayers a direct reason to support libraries. Reality is, many taxpayers don't want to pay for services they don't use. Library use actually benefits all of society, but people generally are motivated by self-interest most.
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I agree. Libraries provide benefits not always apparent.
One concern I have is that my library seems to purchase all the latest movie DVDs. This appeals to the masses and will probably be continued to the detriment of other resources.