In the digital age, the existence of libraries is still necessary, mainly for the following reasons:
1. Digital resources have not completely replaced paper resources. Although resources such as e-books and digital journals are becoming more and more abundant, paper books and journals still account for a certain proportion. They contain a lot of precious historical and cultural information and require libraries to collect, organize and provide it.
2. The reading experience is different. Paper reading and electronic reading provide different experiences, and some readers prefer the feeling of paper reading. The library can provide them with a reading environment and paper resources.
3. An important platform for information retrieval. In addition to collecting physical resources, libraries are also important platforms that provide various information retrieval services. Readers can search and obtain knowledge and information in different formats in the library.
4. Social education function. Libraries undertake the important function of social education and popularize knowledge, spread culture and improve public literacy by holding lectures, exhibitions, cultural salons and other activities. This requires physical space and community support.
5. Bridging the digital divide. There is still a certain "digital divide" in society, and some people are still unable to access various digital resources and information without barriers. Libraries can bridge this gap and provide them with equivalent services.
6. Social space provider. The library is not only a space for retrieving and borrowing knowledge, but also a space for social communication. Many readers will meet new friends and have discussions in the library, which meets people's needs for socialization and communication.
In summary, despite the advent of the digital resource era, the social function of libraries still exists and serves the public together with digital resources. The library will continue to play its unique role, collecting paper resources, providing reading experience, serving as an information platform and social education position, bridging the digital divide, and meeting people's social needs. Libraries in the digital age will become more intelligent, but their status as community cultural centers will not be shaken. The two will achieve positive complementarity and jointly serve the dissemination of knowledge and social development.