33 Reasons Why Libraries and Librarians are Still Extremely Important

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Author Will Sherman isn’t a librarian, but he has some uncommonly kind words to say about libraries and librarians in his article. The link to the entire article is above; for a sample, here’s the conclusion of his lengthy traversal of “33 Reasons Why Libraries and Librarians are Still Extremely Important”:
Society is not ready to abandon the library, and it probably won’t ever be. Libraries can adapt to social and technological changes, but they can’t be replaced. While libraries are distinct from the internet, librarians are the most suited professionals to guide scholars and citizens toward a better understanding of how to find valuable information online. Indeed, a lot of information is online. But a lot is still on paper. Instead of regarding libraries as obsolete, state and federal governments should increase funding for improved staffing and technology. Rather than lope blindly through the digital age, guided only by the corporate interests of web economics, society should foster a culture of guides and guideposts. Today, more than ever, libraries and librarians are extremely important for the preservation and improvement of our culture.