The Future of the Book in the Library

By:
Emily Missner Devaney
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The book is one of the only materials in the library that patrons generally prefer in print, rather than in a digitized, downloadable format. And books are one of the few materials patrons need to come to the library to use and to check out. This paper will explore the book’s future role in libraries and will consider library books in terms of economics, traditions, practicality, and intimacy and emotions.


Keywords: Libraries, Future, Emotions, Traditions, Practicality, Economics
Stream: Libraries
Presentation Type: 30 minute Paper Presentation in English
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Emily Missner Devaney

information services librarian for business and economics, Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES


Ref: B06P0212