An nameless reader writes to mention that Cushing Academy has decided to leap into the future by getting rid of all the books in their library and going perfectly digital. Instead of dusty stacks, the library is pin money close to half a million dollars to install all the hallmarks of a digital scholarship center. Flat screen TVs, "laptop friendly carrells," and a coffee shop are just the first step in interpretation an area that allows students access to oodles* of books as opposed to several thousand. Of course, not everyone is all sold on this move: "[Keith Michael Fiels, officer organizer of the stars and stripes Library Association] said the move raises at least two concerns: Many of the books on online banking readers and the arpanet aren't free and it may become more serious for students to happen on books with the serendipity made conceivable by substantial browsing. There's also the query of the durability of ebanking readers. 'Unless every student has a Kindle and an unlimited budget, I don't see how that need is going to be met,' Fiels said. 'Books are not a waste of space, and they won't be until a digital book can 1995 by houghton mifflin harcourt issue company. published by houghton mifflin harcourt printing company. all rights reserved.view results from: gazetteer | llc.view results from: definiendum | lexicon



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