I was discussing the merits of libraries at breakfast and realised that one of the benefits of the library system, little promoted, is the idea of sharing. Yes, libraries provide 'books for the poor', reference books, tomes provided for wide groups of users. They can act as a focus for community and artistic endeavours. There are many examples of other 'uses'. We seldom promote them as exemplars of the shared resource; learning by doing.
I do not need my own universe perhaps would you like to share this one!
Later an article in the Observ-a-Tory
It's not what a library stocks, it's what it shares | Books | The Observer
The bookless library is not a contradiction in terms, but a continuation of the library's core purpose, providing access to knowledge and information, and a public statement of the value of that access.I'm forced to agree but a bookless library, a bit like a pub with no beer!
