Why use a library?


Why use a library?

Key Concepts:

1. Information can be viewed as a public good. There can even be a right to

some kinds of information in a democratic society.

2. Information can be viewed as a private good. Access to some kinds of information may be restricted.

Some kinds of information are commodities that are bought and sold in the marketplace.

3. Many Libraries, themselves a public good, provide access to both kinds of

information.

4. Libraries provide access to databases, which are often expensive.

 

 

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