Quote by John Callahan

We're competing with everything: the beach, the mall, bookstores. Libraries are in a transition right now, caught between two forces, the old ways and technology. Libraries are under a lot of pressure to provide both.

We're competing with everything: the beach, the mall, bookst

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This quote emphasizes the challenges faced by libraries in today's digital era. It suggests that libraries must compete for the public's attention and patronage, contending with alternative sources of entertainment and information such as the beach, malls, and online bookstores. Furthermore, the quote highlights the struggle libraries experience as they try to adapt to this changing landscape. Caught between their traditional role as guardians of printed knowledge and the demands of technology, libraries face significant pressure to satisfy the needs of those who prefer physical materials and those who seek digital resources.

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