Are libraries dying? Not according to the Occupy movement. Libraries are changing and need to move with the times and embrace technology. However books and libraries will still exist in one form or another. There is nothing better than holding a real book in your hands and curling up on a comfy lounge to read.
The following article is about the Occupy Boston movement. The people protesting set up a "library tent" in the place where they were camping. It is surprisingly well managed, with a reference collection and general books to borrow and well sorted into various genres.
Goes to show that no matter where people are, who are they, books will always be relevant.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/22/us/tent-libraries-occupy-boston-and-beyond.html?_r=3&hp
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