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Essays On Air: Why libraries can and must change
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The much heralded 'death of the book' has nothing to do with the death of reading or writing. It's about a radical transformation in reading practices, as explained in this episode of Essays On Air.
The history of the library is replete with mechanical marvels. More than collections of books, libraries are social, cultural and technological institutions that house the very idea of a society.
African libraries have more of an opportunity than ever before to bring the continent’s knowledge to the world. They just need to adapt their traditional roles and functions.
Traditionally, libraries provided a quiet space to read. Today’s libraries are taking on new roles and helping young people gain 21st-century skills.
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Professor in Politics and Journalism, University of Notre Dame Australia
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Open Research Manager: Data & Methods, Loughborough University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of California, Irvine
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Research Associate Professor and Associate Research Director for the Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany, State University of New York