In the last years, many people have preferred using digital books instead physical books. Because of that, a lot of public libraries are being converted into digital hubs. Although, it has great benefits, I am convinced that it has brought more negative consequences at the society.
Hubs into public libraries have been the digital transformation in this technological era. While digitalitation has been an usefull tool because it has helped us by facilitating the processes and carrying with us papers, books, and information in just device. Currently, people can read their favorites books in tablets or laptops and the same time, share their experences and opinions about the reading with others.
Nevertheless, public libraries have been the place in where students, professionals, and anyone has been able to learn, and physical books have given the opportunity to them to understand, and create phenomenal proyects and investigations. It is known that technology are more accesible than previous years, but not everyone have the same digital resources or understand how it works. In addition, this hubs only are usefull momentarily while they are in the public library, at the time they leave, they are not able to continue to use this service for free. On the other hand, with pyshical books they could take to home and use them in everywhere at any time without limitations.
In summary, the transformation of traditional public libraries to digital hubs is an innovate idea with great benefits. However, the main porpuse of “public libraries” is lost due to the conditions are not the same for everyone.
