Area Library To Remove Books, Librarians from Library

[substitute]

I rarely reproduce an article in its entirety, but as torgo_x would say, the whole thing is a pullquote. I can't come up to the challenge of annotating or responding. Instead, read:

Newport may close Balboa branch, open 'electronic' library
Instead, part of planned community center would be equipped with computer center, on-demand book orders.

NEWPORT

Comments

[handstil]

No books, a fireplace, and internet access at the library. I just.

[ashleyisdumb]

Ughhhh Damn it.

[sooz]

that balboa one sort of sucks anyway. :P

I get almost all my library books by putting a hold on it and having a spot to pick it up.. I don't think I would mind if that was the only way to get books there.

[florence_craye]

damn it, people, you still need reference librarians when you have electronic resources! more than one, not some purchased librarian reference bot.

ARGHGHGHGHGH