- Did the digital age force the traditional libraries, newspapers, or even face-to-face learning to be changed to the online versions?
- The visitors of the libraries of most universities are less than the employees working inside.
- Most newspapers couldn't pay the salaries of the employees.
- Replacing face-to-face learning with the online one may be the only solution at these days of COVID-19. Is classical chalk-talk totally replaced with e-learning?
Dear RG colleagues,
Your comments, thoughts, views, and contributions are very valuable and most welcome.
Some newspapers are ceasing to publish in printed form and will go online only.
In the age of the internet, many think libraries are being destroyed. One need not yield to pessimism: identifiable trends point to a promising future. The project at https://www.researchgate.net/project/Libraries-of-the-Future compiles nine references to shed light on how libraries can enjoy a renaissance.
PS: Two short videos on Libraries of the Future (05:04 mins) and The Future of Libraries Worldwide (05:59 mins) are at https://vimeo.com/121102975 and https://vimeo.com/99906992, respectively.
Perhaps temporarily, but I don't think we will see any drastic changes in the way people read when this crisis easies. Online materials are convenient at times, but books are always where we left them as well as the physical and emotional connection one might have with printed books, especially children.
The moment chosen for this discussion is well chosen. Although I have long been of the opinion that nothing can replace the written word on paper, the present time in which we live has denied me. The digital library will not replace the classic library - it will complement it. There will always have to be physical librarians who will edit the classic or digital library.
Prof. Daniel Romano: When you said: "The digital library will not replace the classic library - it will complement it. ", is as we are saying that e-commerce could not replace the traditional one; they are actually complementary to each other. Thanks for the very deep thought and support that are reflected in your words.
As a purely online student of a university on the other side of the country, the only library I have access to is what is available online, and older editions of classic works bought second-hand during previous study. The library has many resources, but some only 'on shelves' impossible to access unless I buy them myself (too expensive to do regularly, and impossible to get quickly now if sent from overseas). And some key online loans are only for short periods, so difficult to manage when you have large reading lists you are switching amongst when writing. Up to now I have been able to substitute other online references or get a glimpse of a few pages on Google books, but have recently turned to Scribd (again an additional cost for a student already paying fees that contribute to university library upkeep) to have some other resources available.
Pauline Golder: Yes, this is the paperless era; paper books are too expensive to buy.
On the other side, since the paperless office is finally on its way, any company should prepare enough for the paperless virtuality.
Prof. Daniela Fontenelle-Tereshchuk: In spite of I haven't enough money to feed my children, I am also still old fashioned, I prefer the usual books. But, the paperless era force itself.
I concur with Pauline Golder and Nidhal Kamel Taha El-Omari . I embrace the online libraries and have utilized them immensely during these Covid months but still love to feel that book in my hands.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345737698_Survey_on_general_awareness_mental_state_and_academic_difficulties_among_students_due_to_COVID-19_outbreak_in_the_western_regions_of_Uganda
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I disagree. All life we will have books, the reasons is not everybody likes technology or has the possibility of to but PC.
Best regards Ph.D. Ingrid del Valle García Carreño
We are in the era of e-books where:
- The papers stay with their original color without changing to yellow after years.
- Texts can be copied as needed without using copying machines.
- They will be electronically searchable. So the research process becomes easier and better.
- They can be manipulated by the readers, such as highlighting some words and paragraphs.
- The papers stay with their original color without changing to yellow after years.
- Texts can be copied as needed without using copying machines.
- They will be electronically searchable. So the research process becomes easier and better.
- They can be manipulated by the readers, such as highlighting some words and paragraphs.
نعم هذا صحيح ، ولكن فقدنا بذلك لذة لمس الكتاب وحمله وكأنه اعز احبابنا وأرقّهم ، وشم أوراقه وتأمله وهو يشيخ معنا فتتحول أوراقه الزاهية الى صفراء في خريف العمر ، ونشعر اننا نكبر معا ، مع من كان خير جليس
I agreed fully that the Digital Revolution has drastically modified many things in the library system.
The library has conventional readers who are looking for the books, encyclopedias, and others rare unique archives collections have greater values for reference purposes.
The modern ICT technologies have opted for the development of the libraries attract the users in a friendly way but the intensity of utilizing the electronic based documents through online have been aprubtly increased because the users are more likely to use the digital Access of the teaching and published documents on e-resources only.
The next thing is that today's life is fast moving to carryout all your expectations within the house environment or if any device which you are holding could provide world latest knowledge at your hand. Going to library is a time consuming event that most of them are not interested though it has positive benefits to the readers and users of the libraries.
Abundance of library softwares and easiest access of desired documents within a fraction of second could admire the users to pickup the latest digital technologies.
The Digital culture have persuaded the users who are looking for information at their hand itself with available electronic devices.
For a modern age, change from paper to paperless library is unavoidable.
I haven't enough money to buy classical paper books nor space to store them.
Books are the food for your brain archive!
"Having plenty of books at home directly increases children’s literacy."
Please take a look at the following useful link:
https://www.foodforothers.org/books-are-food-for-your-brain/
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Yes of course, now digital books and news is useful , it can read in any situations. whenever, every time and every places.
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The coming generation does not read books, so how to make quality in education. It show expresses now a situation. Nice sir.
"If you’re expecting your results to be positive, something like Libraries are thriving you’re in for disappointment. My first Google search told me that Libraries are dying and then that Libraries are obsolete."
source:http://blog.core-ed.org/blog/2015/10/libraries-are-dead-long-live-libraries.html
An old bookseller in Baghdad!
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We cannot be certain that the digital age has forced traditional libraries, newspapers, or even face-to-face learning to change to online versions, but we can say that blended learning is the future of education.
The owner of a bookshop in Southampton, England, asked for help because he was relocating his library due to the high rent and wanted to move the books. The man is surprised by the presence of more than 250 people, including young people, the elderly, and people with special needs as well they transport thousands of books and move them hand in hand from the old place to the new place in one hour. Peoples knew the value of the book, science and knowledge.
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Tiny Mobile Library Travels Italian Countryside | Handmade Charlotte
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Library is a treasure and our wings fly freely in this world and learn more information. If coming digital library not equal with books reading so our eye opened and very best friend only library. Who is following this way life long helped you. When I enter in depth, that book speaks with you so i loved books. We teach the importance of books. Avvaiyar said not to live without reading everyday.
https://www.cfr.org/blog/if-nigeria-so-rich-why-are-nigerians-so-poor
"Digitization is the process of converting information into a digital format. The result is the representation of an object, image, sound, document or signal obtained by generating a series of numbers that describe a discrete set of points or samples."
"The term is used to describe, for example, the scanning of analog sources (such as printed photos or taped videos) into computers for editing, 3D scanning that creates 3D modeling of an object's surface, and audio (where sampling rate is often measured in kilohertz) and texture map transformations. In this last case, as in normal photos, the sampling rate refers to the resolution of the image, often measured in pixels per inch."
Reference:
Wikipedia contributors. (2022, May 7). Digitization. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:44, May 30, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Digitization&oldid=1086685768
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, digitization is “the conversion of text, pictures, or sound into a digital form that can be processed by a computer.”
"The purpose of digitization is to turn something that is “paper-based” or analog (if you remember what that means) into digital format, code, or data that can be read and processed by a computer. Digitization makes it easier to share data and recognize patterns in large amounts of information. It can affect the core processes and systems of any business, from logistics and supply chain processes to customer insights and finance.|
https://praxie.com/digital-organization-business-process-transformation-through-digitization/
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Are paper books really disappearing?
- If the printed word becomes a thing of the past, it may affect how we think.
- Printed books remain the most popular means of reading, but over the past decade e-books have made a valiant effort at catching up.
- Is the world running out of space?
For mor information, please see this link:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160124-are-paper-books-really-disappearing
6 WAYS TO MAKE READING FUN FOR YOUR STUDENTS
link:
https://www.extendednotes.com/after-school-articles/6-ways-to-make-reading-fun-for-your-students
Books and Art
Woman Reading by Window. Jessie Wilcox Smith (American, 1863-1935).
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When I was searching the literature for my PhD, because of the NHS funding, I was able to use the university libraries in quite a large area and also (because I was still linked to my workplace) able to visit NHS hospital libraries and remember my delight on finding relevant documents. And then waiting (and chatting to other students) in the queue for the photocopiers!
I loved the atmosphere of the academic libraries and often appreciated the physical contact with other library users, as I was using the libraries by myself.
But times have changed and I appreciate being to search the literature online and appreciate the Royal College of Nursing databases.
Dear Prof. Mary C, R Wilson & Prof. Manal Hadi Kanaan
Yes, R e a d i n g is the window to the world
https://www.thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/literacy-window-world.html
Yes, Prof. Nidhal Kamel Taha El-Omari Reading is a window to the world, so open this window and pull back the curtains to spread the wonders and adventures in your life...
Indeed, digitalization is an irreversible development that has become an integral part of our modern world. It has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, from communication and education to commerce and entertainment. The rapid advancement of technology and the internet has revolutionized how we interact, work, and access information.
While some individuals may have reservations or preferences for traditional methods, the momentum of digitalization is undeniable. Embracing and adapting to these changes can offer numerous benefits, such as increased efficiency, convenience, and connectivity. It also opens up new opportunities for innovation and growth in various industries.
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