Idea Box

Libraries were an abode of knowledge until the internet finally stole the monopoly on information. Rapid technological advancement had facilitated burgeoning digital penetration that digitized many-a-things including books. Libraries might not have contemplated that the rise of E-books will take over them causing branch closures, budget cuts, and slashing operating hours. In many aspects, today’s libraries find a very little resemblance to the books and book-lovers filled buildings that prevailed a decade ago. But does this all mean that the custodians of knowledge, libraries, are dying a slow death? Well, the refashioned lifestyle has left us with much less time…