11min chapter

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Robert Darnton, “On the Future of Libraries”

New Books in Library Science

CHAPTER

The Role of Libraries in the Digital Age

This chapter delves into the potential problems and impact of the Digital Public Library of America, emphasizing the importance of libraries as vital institutions of democracy and addressing concerns about their budget cuts and perceived obsolescence.

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