Put Libraries Online

Put Libraries Online

The Issue

American works best when information can flow freely.  In the digital age the fastest way to reach the most people is through the Internet.  This is why digitizing our libraries will be a learning revolution.

One can find information with relative ease on the Internet.  You cannot always count on the accuracy of the facts you find.  Libraries are still the most reliable sources for information.  Those of us who work well past local libraries operating hours and those who live far from any library would benefit from easy online access to knowledge and books.

Local libraries do not have the same catalogs.  You may want a novel or book on a subject they just do not have.  A digital library would remedy this.  From your local library or home you could access a national database supplied by the Library of Congress.  All of their massive collection could be instantly at your fingertips.

Physical books will never disappear.  A screen cannot replace the joy of having a tactile connection with a book.  While there is still something special about having a text in your hands, digitizing library catalogs can fill the need when that is not possible.

The digital revolution has not only arrived it is in full swing.  We must set the standards for education innovation once more.  Digitizing our libraries for the masses is an essential step in that direction.

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Derek VigerPetition StarterI am a father of one, soon to be two, a husband, and a Mainer at heart. Soon I will be pursuing a masters in Community Development and Planning. Politics and history have always intrigued me. I have never been so interested in participating in politics and social issues until the previous election. Now I'm ready and eager to make a positive and lasting change in my community
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The Issue

American works best when information can flow freely.  In the digital age the fastest way to reach the most people is through the Internet.  This is why digitizing our libraries will be a learning revolution.

One can find information with relative ease on the Internet.  You cannot always count on the accuracy of the facts you find.  Libraries are still the most reliable sources for information.  Those of us who work well past local libraries operating hours and those who live far from any library would benefit from easy online access to knowledge and books.

Local libraries do not have the same catalogs.  You may want a novel or book on a subject they just do not have.  A digital library would remedy this.  From your local library or home you could access a national database supplied by the Library of Congress.  All of their massive collection could be instantly at your fingertips.

Physical books will never disappear.  A screen cannot replace the joy of having a tactile connection with a book.  While there is still something special about having a text in your hands, digitizing library catalogs can fill the need when that is not possible.

The digital revolution has not only arrived it is in full swing.  We must set the standards for education innovation once more.  Digitizing our libraries for the masses is an essential step in that direction.

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Derek VigerPetition StarterI am a father of one, soon to be two, a husband, and a Mainer at heart. Soon I will be pursuing a masters in Community Development and Planning. Politics and history have always intrigued me. I have never been so interested in participating in politics and social issues until the previous election. Now I'm ready and eager to make a positive and lasting change in my community

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Petition created on January 25, 2009