| Sumario: | Libraries are having difficulty purchasing and storing the increasing number of new books published. In addition, library patrons are demanding an expanded selection of materials, including phonograph records, videodiscs, videotapes, and computer programs. Advances in electronics, however, will allow libraries to augment their services. Computer technology could solve storage problems. New optical disks can easily store entire encyclopedias, and computer networks will permit extensive sharing of resources. Libraries may also offer a broader range of information. Videodiscs could become standard reference material, and recordings of fragrances, tastes, and feels of objects are possible. Books and articles could be printed on demand. If technological innovations are accepted, today's crisis could produce more effective libraries.
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