TOPIC
Libraries should focus on improving their technological resources rather than in building a larger collection of paper books. To what extent do you agree?
IDEAS:
I. Introduction
- Introduce the topic of the role of libraries in providing technological resources versus paper books
- Provide some background information or context (e.g. trends in library services, debates about the future of reading)
- State the purpose of the essay (e.g. to evaluate whether libraries should prioritize improving their technological resources over building a larger collection of paper books)
II. Body
- Discuss the arguments for libraries focusing on improving their technological resources
- Demand or preference for digital content
- Cost and space savings of electronic resources
- Increased access and convenience for patrons
- Discuss the arguments for libraries continuing to build a larger collection of paper books
- Appeal of the physical book as a medium
- Cultural or sentimental value of paper books
- Potential for more diverse or comprehensive collection
- Weigh the arguments and come to a conclusion on whether libraries should prioritize improving their technological resources over building a larger collection of paper books
III. Conclusion
- Summarize the main points of the essay
- Reiterate your conclusion on whether libraries should prioritize improving their technological resources over building a larger collection of paper books
- Offer some final thoughts or recommendations on how to balance the use of different formats in library collections.