The NYtimes article “Libraries and Readers Wade Into Digital Lending,” illustrates that libraries can provide digital services. As a matter of fact, some library patrons are already using the library in new and innovative ways. So, it is not surprising that digital lending is starting to occur in community colleges, academic and public libraries. <\/p>\n
Some libraries are ready to make the digital leap so down-loadable e-books is a reality not a possibility. For example, Michael Colford, director of information technology at the Boston Public Library, stated \u201cPeople still think of libraries as old dusty books on shelves, and it\u2019s a perception we\u2019re always trying to fight,\u201d \u201cIf we don\u2019t provide this material for them, they are just going to stop using the library altogether.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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