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“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.” quote by Larry McMurtry
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“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.”

Larry McMurtry

About This Quote

Computers encroach on libraries, displacing books from their traditional home.

In simple terms: Technology is pushing books out of libraries.

Key Takeaway

Support hybrid spaces where digital and print coexist.

Themes

technology libraries books access culture

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

analytical practical

When to use this quote

  • public libraries
  • education
  • publishing

Key Concepts

digitalization preservation information flow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can libraries adapt?
  • What role should books play in a digital age?
A Different Perspective

Loss of physical spaces can diminish community.

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