In the digital age, do you think the library is still necessary?

In the digital age, the existence of libraries is still necessary for the following reasons:

1. Digital resources have not completely replaced paper resources. Although e-books, digital periodicals and other resources are becoming more and more abundant, paper books still occupy a certain proportion, which contains a lot of precious historical and cultural information, which needs to be collected, sorted out and provided by the library.

2. The reading experience is different. Paper reading and electronic reading provide different experiences, and some readers prefer the feeling of paper reading. Libraries can provide them with reading environment and paper resources.

3. An important platform for information retrieval. In addition to collecting physical resources, the library is also an important platform for providing various information retrieval services. Readers can retrieve and obtain knowledge and information in different formats in the library.

4. Social education function. The library undertakes the important function of social education. By holding lectures, exhibitions, cultural salons and other activities, we will popularize knowledge, spread culture and improve public literacy. This requires physical space and community support.

5. Bridging the digital divide. At present, there is still a certain "digital divide" in society, and some people have never been able to obtain all kinds of digital resources and information without obstacles. Libraries can bridge this gap and provide them with the same service.

6. Social space providers. The library is not only a space for searching and borrowing knowledge, but also a space for social communication. Many readers will meet new friends and discuss in the library, which meets people's social and communication needs.

To sum up, although the era of digital resources has arrived, the social function of the library still exists, serving the public together with digital resources. The library will continue to play its unique role, collecting paper resources, providing reading experience, as an information platform and social education position, bridging the digital divide and meeting people's social needs. The library in the digital age will be more intelligent, but its position as a community cultural center will not be shaken. The two will complement each other in a benign way and jointly serve knowledge dissemination and social development.