> I would argue for a cloud model to libraries - as centralised a super-library as possible to house the electronic literature and then a series of "thin" libra

> I would argue for a cloud model to libraries - as centralised a super-library as possible to house the electronic literature and then a series of "thin" libraries that have terminals to access that media. Some libraries already work this way, with a central organization paying for access to many research databases that can be accessed by patrons. Physical collections also work this way in some places, where shelving for physical items has been reduced in individual branches but made up for by a system where a book can be requested and delivered to your local branch at no charge. The main issue here is that there is a ton of knowledge that isn't digital and not everyone has the capability to access digital materials or to "take" digital materials home for a time.