Anonymous Patron writes “The UCLA Daily Bruin covers their part in the Open Content Alliance. Digitization of print materials has been a subject for debate recently, as some feel the conversion will decrease the use of libraries over time.
Music and other forms of media are also being converted into electronic formats, which some suspect may jeopardize the future use and preservation of traditional forms of media, such as books and music albums.
“That’s not to say that (reading the digital scans) can replace holding a book,” Ward said.
Instead, she said, it is intended to increase library attendance by stirring public interest in classic works.
In turn, the increased interest may motivate people to read other works, many of which may be not available through the Open Content Alliance.
“I would use (the project), but I would rather have a book in front of me instead of staring at the computer,” said Jennifer Pham, a fourth-year sociology student.”
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