Don’t misread the point of a library

Ivana sent in This One from The Independant that takes a look at the publishing industry and libraries.

The author does a great job of tying together some seemingly unrelated points.

“In the rush to play the capitalist game in which the footfall of customers is the only indicator of success, it is the serious, bookish child and adult – who want libraries to offer what the outside world of gossip and instant gratification cannot – who are in danger of being betrayed.