Print media is losing to electronic media in both content and delivery systems.
Print media is losing and will lose to electronic media in content because information becomes old as soon as it’s printed. Once media is printed it cannot be changed or updated. The information provided in print will eventually become obsolete or out dated or useless. Media needs to change at the same speed as the news. Updating information is important for research, public safety and general information. If a city’s water system was contaminated, people would need to be notified and updates on when it would be safe to use would need to be given.
Print media is losing to electronic media in delivery because electronic media can change in real time and user can interact with the media and other users. When there is a disaster electronic media can keep you updated with the latest information. For example, if there is an accident on the highway, electronic media can tell you to stay away from the area. Electronic media allow users to hold discussions with other users and the authors of the media. Users can post updated information of active news.
I agree with, author, Terry Deary when he argues Libraries “have been around too long” and “no longer relevant.” Libraries came into fruition to give poor or impoverished communities access to literature. 150 years later, most communities have access to the Internet. The concept of barrowing books has been taken over by websites like Amazon and others.
I believe we could keep libraries if change the way they’re used. Libraries should be a place to use the Internet, hold afterschool programs, trainings, and take exams. When I was younger, I would go to the library to receive help with my homework and after school snacks. It’s impossible for libraries to carry every book and books take up a lot of space, why not create a data base of books exclusively for libraries.
