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A library is a place where sources of information are acquired in various forms like books, magazines, newspapers, cassette etc. These are either used for referencing or borrowing.
Over the years, the use of libraries has diminished due to the advent of the internet but
What people don't know is that libraries still hold a great amount of untapped knowledg
Libraries are important because
•The internet doesn't really have all the answers.
It's true, as crazy as it might sound the internet
doesn't have all the answers this is due to the fact that there are certain authors that won't want their works to be published for free online, hence making you to go to your local library to get a copy if you don't want to buy it.
•Access to the library is free
The library is the only place where it's access is free. The internet requires data which requires financial funding. For those that can't afford an access to the internet, the library where you can gian knowledge with no cost.
•Libraries are better for academic research and citation
Libraries have been known to be of great help to researchers and students and anyone who is in pursuit for knowledge. Compared to any other source, The library gives an in depth knowledge of any topic you seek making it the best means to get reliable information.
These are the importance of a library.
