In today’s digital world, some people argue that collage libraries are no longer necessary because students can easily access books and study materials online. They belive that since students can study from their home using laptops then visiting library is a waste of time.
However, many others strongly disagree. Not every student can afford a personal laptop or a good internet connection. For these students, library is the only reliable place where they can study and find the resources they need.
I personally connect with this view deeply. I was recently reading the ramayana and Odia novels like Paraja on my laptop, but it did not feel the same as reading a physical book. During my collage days, I regularly visited the library and always felt calm and focused there. That quit environment was something i never experienced while reading online or sitting in my room.
In my opnion, collage libraries are still essential. Although digital resources are useful, they cannot fully replace the unique atmosphere that a library provides. Therefore, collages should keep their libraries running and improve them because a library is not just a building full of books, it is a place that shapes a student’s growth in a way that no screen ever can