Brick-and-Mortar

Overview

"Nothing beats a fresh smell of a book, air conditioning, and a silent, peaceful space", those are the words of an old library patron at eThekwini municipality, KwaZulu Natal. Just one of the leverages that brick-and-mortar libraries provide. From conference rooms, book exhibitions, study rooms, community development meetings, and programs, to the internet and computers, a lot is happening inside these libraries.

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Libraries Today

Technology has created a great shift in the scope of service that brick-and-mortar libraries provide communities. Ranganathan's fifth law recognizes the library as a growing organism. Video/and audio material is now available, not to mention computers where patrons can type their CVs, print, and browse the internet for information and job search, at NO FEE. no more wasted hours searching the whole building for a book, thanks to dedicated computer programs like OPAC that provide users with super search capabilities. There are also fun activities for children too!!!

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The internet and the evolution of digital libraries seem to be a threat that might render brick-and-mortar libraries extinct, share your memories and views on how we can save our libraries