Herring, Mark Y.

Fool's Gold: Why the Internet Is No Substitute for a Library

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ISBN 13:: 9780786430826
author:: Herring, Mark Y.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: McFarland
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2007
Pages:: 199
Genre:: Automation of library & information processes
Condition:: New
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The Internet Is No Substitute for a Library explores the notion that digital technology will soon render traditional academic libraries obsolete. This thought-provoking work examines the pitfalls and limitations of popular search engines, e-books, and mass digitization of print material. Mark Y. Herring makes a case for the library's staying power in the face of technological advancements, drawing parallels with previous predictions about the demise of television, microfilm, and CD-ROMs. By devoting individual chapters to these topics, Herring sheds light on the complexities of digital information and its limitations as a replacement for traditional libraries. This book offers a nuanced perspective on the role of libraries in the digital age, making it an interesting read for those interested in the intersection of technology and education.

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