Some people think that libraries should use only books instead of expensive media such as videos or DVDs in order to save resources. While I admit that libraries should only use books, I also believe that using media in their works would benefit them and visitors equally.
On the one hand, using books in public libraries alone would be very beneficial to them due to the high cost of modern and high-quality media tools. Software and videos require constant updates and copyright protection, leading to financial deficiencies in libraries that already face limited budgets. Secondly, not any member of our community has access to the required technologies to use the high-tech media of libraries. This could widen the gap between people who have access to technology and those who do not.
On the other hand, libraries must adapt to use modern technologies. The reason is that in our cutting-edge society, we have “modern” humans who prefer reading books online or watching information through DVDs or videos over reading paper books. With the rise of smartphones, tablets, and e-readers, people are becoming accustomed to accessing content instantly and conveniently. Digital formats also offer features like searchability, portability, and multimedia integration, which traditional books cannot match. Therefore, to meet the evolving needs of today’s users, libraries must embrace technology to offer a blend of physical and digital resources.
In conclusion, focusing solely on books in public libraries can bring huge benefits such as saving their budget, however, using new high-tech technologies would also bring equally, if not more, benefits to libraries.