Accommodate Quote by Larry McMurtry
“Books can accommodate the proximity of computers but it doesn't seem to work the other way around. Computers now literally drive out books from the place that should, by definition, be books' own home: the library.”
About This Quote
Computers encroach on libraries, displacing books from their traditional home.
In simple terms: Technology is pushing books out of libraries.
Support hybrid spaces where digital and print coexist.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public libraries
- education
- publishing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can libraries adapt?
- What role should books play in a digital age?
Loss of physical spaces can diminish community.