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One of the main precepts of TeleRead is that a national digital library system should strengthen rather than replace local libraries–should allow them to set up links and search engines that help local people. Neighborhood libraries also are invaluable as meeting places and potentially as sources of training and other tech-related help.

Now comes an article in the Christian Science Monitor telling how the Web has actually been a boon for local libraries–since people want a human touch in coping with the masses of information available through the Net. More money is actually going for local library construction: “Last year, $686 million was spent on library construction

 
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