Library ? Or Internet ?

[D-law]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

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[Natsuu]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

If we're talking about reliable information, there is a degree of it whether we're looking for an information that is time essential or not.

If the information we're looking for is something that is always in need of a stable update, then internet is more reliable than the library. On the other hand, if its something like academic related that was established to be truth or a law, then library more reliable.

Both of them is the best to get reliable information in their own ways. Its just a matter of how you use them, and for what will you use them.

[figliar0]

(A joke.)

I was reading in library abut a guy flying on the broom doing magic with stick in his hand. It has to be true, it's in book from library!

What I want to say is that first of all (regardless of the source of info) it is necessary to use that thing in your head to judge what is true and what isn't. Everybody say that internet is full of bullshit, but people talk about bullshit all the time - it is not just about internet! Think and you won't have a problem.

[ifarted]

Internet is easy to access but unlike library sometimes it takes all readings for you to find the information that you wanted to find out. It takes a lot of effort but is worth it.

Internet has both reliable information and unreliable information while in the library everything is accurate as it is proven true. Most information in the library is reliable and can be trusted. In short, you can trust the books in the libary moreover the internet because not every information is true in the internet just because everyone says it's true.

[Lordhermes]

I prefer to be on the internet 24 hrs a day rather than getting myself locked up in the library.internet has so many advantages that is helpful and has been helpful to man.
The internet is not archaic,it is current,it informations are fresh and new,unlike the library where the books are not new.
The internet is not boring,whereas the library is boring.The internet shows us news and pictures that will keep us busy,and will get our minds engaged.

[tabas]

How about spending time in the library and still able to access in the internet? this what I've done if there's no resource that I can find with the books that I've been researching when I was still at school. There's really no need to choose about reliable information as the same as books before, it's written by the victors and the same as in the internet. But this time, there's more information that we can find using the internet.

[Twinkledoe]

How about spending time in the library and still able to access in the internet? this what I've done if there's no resource that I can find with the books that I've been researching when I was still at school. There's really no need to choose about reliable information as the same as books before, it's written by the victors and the same as in the internet. But this time, there's more information that we can find using the internet.

Both avenues are actually good in enriching your knowledge. The internet just make it very convenient for us. But there are still some knowledge or hidden gem that you can only find in libraries. We are just lucky that these days, we can have both sources but I guess, this younger gen is more on internet rather than visiting libraries.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

depends on what information? if it's formal education, maybe the library can cover many things and many sources and educational books in the library have clear sources and references if needed. but online is also equally useful because it makes it easy to find the information we want through keywords. just like if someone wants to make a thesis or research . no way only look up at internet. definitely needed educational books related to what was needed. so its depend what kind information .

[famososMuertos]

Consulting a book in a library is not complicated at all.

Information on the Internet is not spontaneous, it requires people to create these sources of consultations, individual works, theses and an extensive etcetera that had its origin in the traditional book. All those who do relevant work and take it to the Internet are appreciated.

Friend, the source is the one that commands and the main source of scientific consultation for example in a certain subject is not necessarily on the Internet. Books, no matter where they are, are not necessarily found in a library, universities, bookstores, museums, and some are private.

Reliable information is found in the veracity of the source, so the important thing is to have that confidence.

[tabas]

How about spending time in the library and still able to access in the internet? this what I've done if there's no resource that I can find with the books that I've been researching when I was still at school. There's really no need to choose about reliable information as the same as books before, it's written by the victors and the same as in the internet. But this time, there's more information that we can find using the internet.

Both avenues are actually good in enriching your knowledge. The internet just make it very convenient for us. But there are still some knowledge or hidden gem that you can only find in libraries. We are just lucky that these days, we can have both sources but I guess, this younger gen is more on internet rather than visiting libraries.

I agree. There is information that is only kept in the books but it's just a matter of time until most of the knowledge that has been kept there will also be translated and migrated to the web.
It's just going to take time but soon it will be there.

[CryptocurencyKing]

When it comes to reliable source of information, the library has got that but, its limited to what is displayed. Nor like I've encountered in real life but, certain parts and libraries are out of restrictions to normal citizens nor would you be aware of its existence and so does the truth that you seek to find. Like, if you try to access certain books in the library of the Vaticans.

The internet on the other hand is a free to air, a free to discover and a sea of numerous sources to an information. Yeah, it's got or creates rooms for piracy, misconcepts and neutralised truth but, it depends again on where you look. In a field where its about the "clicks", a lot could be done to archive that so, where you look becomes of the most important. I would go with the internet everyday because, it could be easily referenced at most.

[Xinarae*]

At a time when printing and publishing books was not as advanced as it is today, past and present authors helped the general public to acquire knowledge by keeping thousands of important books on a large number of subjects and literary works in the library. Students have borrowed books from this library and even got important sections to photocopy for their exams but there is no need to go to the library as everything is getting through the internet effortlessly the internet has made everything easier.

[tvbcof]

And Then They Came for the Books...

Seriously, I never liked libraries much or used them much.  I was in hog heaven when the internet of the mid 90's came along and the search engine wars were underway and competition was fierce.  The technology was not advanced enough to 'curate' content, and I was able to find vast amounts of interesting and valuable stuff.

Over the last decade the usefulness of the internet has gone down, down, down in terms of finding real information.  It's almost not worth the bother any more to use search engines.  Google is, of course, a joke.  Pages and pages of promoted garbage supporting 'the narrative' before you find anything useful at all.  People say 'use duckduckgo.  Honestly, it isn't much better.  I'm suspicious that they've been bought by one of the big players by now, or have a 'technology transfer' agreements and quite possibly share infrastructure.  At the very least it is clear that whoever is running duckduckgo has their own self-imposed mandate to keep users in normie-land and have no qualms about doing it algorithmically.

We really are in the 'new dark ages' or at least heading that way fast.  For real!

[cabron]

The internet is where you can find better information although you can really stray to fictional details, those are trivial if you intend to make jokes when you discuss the information you got to fellow listeners of yours. The only information that you won't get accurate details is the history of countries but if you look for how-to's I guess there are plenty of them.

The last time I was in the library was when I was in high school punished for smoking cigarettes at the back of the Chem lab. They let me search how dangerous it could be if I throw my cig butt near the chemicals. I didn't see that information actually.

[Mometaskers]

What do you consider reliable though? It's also possible to bullshit via physical books. Or books in general since it has become easier to self-publish now.

I do recognize that is also much easy to do that with webpages. I believe there have been cases where several institutions change content, only to be caught by people opening the page through the Wayback Machine.

And Then They Came for the Books...

Seriously, I never liked libraries much or used them much.  I was in hog heaven when the internet of the mid 90's came along and the search engine wars were underway and competition was fierce.  The technology was not advanced enough to 'curate' content, and I was able to find vast amounts of interesting and valuable stuff.

Over the last decade the usefulness of the internet has gone down, down, down in terms of finding real information.  It's almost not worth the bother any more to use search engines.  Google is, of course, a joke.  Pages and pages of promoted garbage supporting 'the narrative' before you find anything useful at all.  People say 'use duckduckgo.  Honestly, it isn't much better.  I'm suspicious that they've been bought by one of the big players by now, or have a 'technology transfer' agreements and quite possibly share infrastructure.  At the very least it is clear that whoever is running duckduckgo has their own self-imposed mandate to keep users in normie-land and have no qualms about doing it algorithmically.

We really are in the 'new dark ages' or at least heading that way fast.  For real!

How about get the best of both worlds and just download the books and store them in a hard drive? That's what I do. I scroll through Sanet and then just get whatever book seems interesting. I've already got more than I can read. And also you're doing your part by keeping a copy of that book.

[tvbcof]

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And Then They Came for the Books...
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We really are in the 'new dark ages' or at least heading that way fast.  For real!

How about get the best of both worlds and just download the books and store them in a hard drive? That's what I do. I scroll through Sanet and then just get whatever book seems interesting. I've already got more than I can read. And also you're doing your part by keeping a copy of that book.

Yeah, I decided not to write anymore, but I was going to project/hope for a situation where people maintain 'private libraries' of digital material and submit indexes of it to more specialized/targetted engines (or chains or whatever.)  Was not aware of Sanet (and am still not sure that I am in a 20 second scan of things which match that string.)

[verita1]

Libraries remind me that we could find information from very good sources.
We could do the research with various literary references. But with the invention of the internet, the way to access information is very fast and accurate.

Now we stay informed in real time as the events are happening.
But we must be careful to choose reliable information and not access false news or not very credible content.

Of course, accessing information from the internet has surpassed libraries, in fact virtual libraries and electronic books have been created.

[B1tUnl0ck3r]

hard copy, so that the msn and social media enemies of mankind can't erase it with one click...

[tvbcof]

hard copy, so that the msn and social media enemies of mankind can't erase it with one click...

Being caught with a copy of The Protocols was grounds for summary execution after the Bolsheviks took over Russia.  Yes, keep hard copies of things, but with some care...and not on magnetic media.

Certain subjects have a long history of censorship using methods of extreme prejudice.  Most people somehow know what these topic are without being told.

[Wakate]

The internet is more information and full of resources that are that include also library that are needed for book references and reading. The internet is versatile and can not be compared to library that is just a face of the internet from the numerous faces that can be found on the internet. Reading, researching, testing, proposing and many more can be found on the internet.

[Jaycee99]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

For me I prepared the library and the internet because I know Library has the most reliable information, I know the internet has that too but it is more likely a 50/50 for me? why we all know the internet has the main source and second source plus humans can fake everything in the internet. You can get scams and you can get the wrong information.

And that made my the problem when it comes to my trust issue.

Morelikly we all know today COVID 19 some country has not full access on the outdoor so our realible source is the internet as the safest way so commonly we need to be careful on and be sure on what we search. Like google library is said to be a reliable source when it comes to book and thesis.

[Famith]

Of course, I choose the Internet. Even in the library, it is difficult to guarantee that the information you see is true. In addition, the Internet can help you find what you want more quickly.

[Phanditha Echevarria]

We know very clearly that the Internet is faster and more convenient, and its advantages over the library 。Internet are more obvious. Untrue information exists in libraries and the Internet.

[Piggymonster]

Both avenues are helpful in getting information but the internet is more convenient and easily available to everyone. But in terms of reliability, I think books are more reliable than the sources on the internet because they have been reviewed before publishing. There are also a lot of false information posted on the internet and are misleading so you have to check if its coming from a legit source.

[dondonk]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

I prefer to choose the internet because on the internet I can access what I want to know more quickly. besides that on the internet there is also a digital library that has many digital books that we can read at any time. more fun isn't it?

[WNTRjon]

I prefer the internet over libraries, but I still really love visiting libraries. Libraries are much more organized, but also much of the information is a bit out of date. The internet can be harder to find reliable information consistently.

[Zlantann]

I choose internet it's fast and with no stress getting information

[imstillthebest]

both have pros and cons and you mentioned it already on your post .
i also believe that we can only get the most reliable information in the books or in by libraries because not all informations in the internet is legit and there can be legit but the information can be limited only .
what is good with library is that they are free , i mean you dont need to buy a data like what we are doing when accesing the internet .

[syedakhlaque]

For study & research, What is better? internet or library.
 I think the internet is the best. The Internet has a big facility that provides all kinds of knowledge on one Shelf. This is a library that has easy access and it is approachable for everyone. Internet is the biggest library in the world that provides all kinds of knowledge may be politics, social, financial, mathematical, physical, biological, physics. astrology, chemistry, geology, etc. There is no example of a library in the world that can provide knowledge of all trade and departments as the internet provides.

[Gtb12]

The internet can be called digital library which is fast and easy to get every information. This days research's are mostly done  in the internet.

[Lordhermes]

both have pros and cons and you mentioned it already on your post .
i also believe that we can only get the most reliable information in the books or in by libraries because not all informations in the internet is legit and there can be legit but the information can be limited only .
what is good with library is that they are free , i mean you dont need to buy a data like what we are doing when accesing the internet .

Yeah,you don't need to buy data in library,but buying data on internet broadens your knowledge about what you are looking for,because you don't get knowledge about the field you are going for from one source,you get it from different source,which gives and adds more ideas to the knowledge you already had on it,but library is limited to one idea,which is the one in that book.It doesn't broadens your mind on something,it limits your brain capacity because you are not stretching it.

[Ems.]

Both good and useful now a days even before.Library before i was in college ,i love reading than, go in front in computer based on my experience,But i think now those in college,mostly the use internet,can easily click/press to computer or anu gadgets,they can research fast than the library ,if not in hurry to do your homework/assignments for me it's better to refer library,why can focus to read whatever you want to find in library . Internet fastest way,depends in a one person if can manage long time in internet.

[Kontibruno]

The library and the internet are both very essential for the dissemination of information to the public. However, they both have their strengths and their weaknesses. In terms of speed and convenience, the internet is better. But the downside of the internet is that there is so much fake information being peddled by self-acclaimed "experts". For a library, the information gotten there are more reliable and the quoting authorities are more recognized.

[BADecker]

The library and the internet are both very essential for the dissemination of information to the public. However, they both have their strengths and their weaknesses. In terms of speed and convenience, the internet is better. But the downside of the internet is that there is so much fake information being peddled by self-acclaimed "experts". For a library, the information gotten there are more reliable and the quoting authorities are more recognized.

Since it is often the homeless who hang out at the library, this might be how the recognized authorities get their recognition.

[Kontibruno]

The library and the internet are both very essential for the dissemination of information to the public. However, they both have their strengths and their weaknesses. In terms of speed and convenience, the internet is better. But the downside of the internet is that there is so much fake information being peddled by self-acclaimed "experts". For a library, the information gotten there are more reliable and the quoting authorities are more recognized.

Since it is often the homeless who hang out at the library, this might be how the recognized authorities get their recognition.

Is this myopia or what? 

[Ultegra134]

It depends on the subject you're looking for, generally, I'd prefer online, it's a much faster and efficient tool when looking for information, while even there's a wide variety of books available online. On the other hand, the internet could also be full of misinformation, something that can be avoided if you're thorough when choosing your sources.

On the other hand, there's definitely a lot of information to be gathered from books, but I find it too old-fashioned for my liking, consumes too much time and effort which could be used elsewhere.

[Maestro75]

I go for the Internet above the library. With the Internet you can quickly browse into relevant sites through the search engine when a site you are browsing does not have what you are looking for. But with library once a book does not have what you want you will find it difficult locating it on another textbook. Another is that the Internet brings excitement with a click while library makes one think they are confined to a hospital or some unexciting events.

[Ebede]

Is it that some are just too reluctant to read, to good to the library ?
First teir level of information can be gotten from the library, without hiding such information.

The internet on the other side of it is fast,easy to use by too many people at the same time from different locations,user friendly,but not everyone knows how to surf the internet and get what he or what they wants, a quick move to the library and you'll get fast response and assistance from the librarian's.

Maybe the older generation feels the library is more user friendly, and the present generation feels the internet is also more reliable and user friendly....both offer's what the other ain't offering,so making use of them both can be vital and essential for students researchers etc.

[D-law]

I prefer to be on the internet 24 hrs a day rather than getting myself locked up in the library.internet has so many advantages that is helpful and has been helpful to man.
The internet is not archaic,it is current,it informations are fresh and new,unlike the library where the books are not new.
The internet is not boring,whereas the library is boring.The internet shows us news and pictures that will keep us busy,and will get our minds engaged.

I don't think you Know the library too well, you say what you know.
The library ain't no boring place to be,maybe deep down one seems boring.
Library books are updated, want a vital information ?
Meet the librarian on duty and they'll get your information ready before 24hours.
Should be saying the library ain't your thing and the internet more user friendly than the library for you.

[D-law]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

Library is where to get accurate information for research but I think making use of library always could be difficult sometimes due to time factor and distance. The internet is a good source for  information too , it's fast and all information one needs is always available. But not all information in the internet are real.

Recently libraries are automated and we'll equipped with digital technologies.
There's something called the OPAC-- ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOGUE.......this can be accessed from the comfort of your homes with ease.
Scholar's find it difficult to communicate, having a good communication skills matters as well,this will help get one in a dialogue with the librarian.

[KingsDen]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

You noted two different types of information storage houses.
One is dynamic while the other is kind of static.
If you are in need of dynamic information, the best place to visit is the Internet. This is because, an information that is reliable today might become non reliable next month. So, Internet will keep you updated.
In the other hand, library is fit for information proven right over a long period of time, like Hypothesis, Theories and laws. This is to say that library is good for academic works
However, OP note that the library is now in the internet - e-lib. So, there is a great integration between both in order to give the best.

[sultanibnu]

I think the internet is easier because you can search for something easily but uniquely for the library you can read something that is not on the internet, sometimes there are readings that are not available on the internet because of copyright issues . but in the library you can read books that have content that is not on the internet  .
  so in conclusion you can seek knowledge about something complex that usually only exists in libraries and cannot be found on the internet due to copyright issues. but if you want to read something uncomplicated you can search the internet .

[Wakate]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

I think internet will be the choice of many cause you. An still access the internet from the internet. Many arthur rely on the internet to create awareness for there various books and it the hub of library but in a digital form. Many books are being stored on the internet for access, sells and documentations.

[Lordhermes]

I think the internet is easier because you can search for something easily but uniquely for the library you can read something that is not on the internet, sometimes there are readings that are not available on the internet because of copyright issues . but in the library you can read books that have content that is not on the internet  .
  so in conclusion you can seek knowledge about something complex that usually only exists in libraries and cannot be found on the internet due to copyright issues. but if you want to read something uncomplicated you can search the internet .

I don't really agree with you that Library is better than internet because,the library is limited to few informations and messages,that is to say it's not broad.
While the internet covers a large area of understanding that can make even the dumbest person to know what is encoded,because it carries pictures that can be easily identifiable.
The internet carries several informations from different authorities.

[Rruchi man]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet makes access to information easy. I see the internet as a huge conglomerate of unrestricted and uncontrolled information. Hence for the fact that is is uncontrolled and information can easily be provided/obtained from anyone qualified or unqualified, information gotten must be verified as it is not completely reliable.

Reliable information can be obtained from the library owing that they are hard copies of information or research that has gone through proper analysis before publishing, however this information may be outdated and not applicable to some present day situations. The information there are reliable for reference purposes.

[Gosgosking]

The internet is the modern library I call an E- library it contains all information one could look for either correct or incorrect while the library we have in our schools, houses I call it analog library .

[Beparanf]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet makes access to information easy. I see the internet as a huge conglomerate of unrestricted and uncontrolled information. Hence for the fact that is is uncontrolled and information can easily be provided/obtained from anyone qualified or unqualified, information gotten must be verified as it is not completely reliable.

Reliable information can be obtained from the library owing that they are hard copies of information or research that has gone through proper analysis before publishing, however this information may be outdated and not applicable to some present day situations. The information there are reliable for reference purposes.

It make sense to compared it that way, The other downside of using Internet aside from what you mention above was there's a lot of distraction that can affect to a user research such as social media, games and videos unlike library that user can focus on there goal without any distraction.

Students nowadays can't focus anymore on studies online especially on this Pandemic because they are addicted on social media which will not happened if they are studying in physical learning area such as library or school.

[jovan85]

For me, the internet is number one in searching for information, because the databases are fed with a lot of different information and it is simply available at any time.

But also the library should not be underestimated. It happened to me that I was looking for some distant relative who was mentioned in a book by a local writer, believe me I couldn't find it on the internet.It is a small local library in a small village that is not an online library, just shelves with countless books.

So for me it means both are needed.

[Bushdark]

For me, the internet is number one in searching for information, because the databases are fed with a lot of different information and it is simply available at any time.

But also the library should not be underestimated. It happened to me that I was looking for some distant relative who was mentioned in a book by a local writer, believe me I couldn't find it on the internet.It is a small local library in a small village that is not an online library, just shelves with countless books.

So for me it means both are needed.

The library is actually under-estimated no doubts no much argument, eighty percent of people in the world prefers internet to the library, not realizing that the both can be very essential for vital information, the internet can be very fast,easy to access.
Library also but services in the library can be delayed if high quality professionals are not there to attend to users.

[D-law]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet makes access to information easy. I see the internet as a huge conglomerate of unrestricted and uncontrolled information. Hence for the fact that is is uncontrolled and information can easily be provided/obtained from anyone qualified or unqualified, information gotten must be verified as it is not completely reliable.

Reliable information can be obtained from the library owing that they are hard copies of information or research that has gone through proper analysis before publishing, however this information may be outdated and not applicable to some present day situations. The information there are reliable for reference purposes.

It make sense to compared it that way, The other downside of using Internet aside from what you mention above was there's a lot of distraction that can affect to a user research such as social media, games and videos unlike library that user can focus on there goal without any distraction.

Students nowadays can't focus anymore on studies online especially on this Pandemic because they are addicted on social media which will not happened if they are studying in physical learning area such as library or school.

You can say all of this again, this generation becoming so reluctant to read, they see spending time with books in the library as a total waist....not knowing most important if not all are not well organized in the internet but very well in the library.

While trying to utilize the internet, distractions will sure come@Op you've already made mention of them video games, social media sites, although the internet makes life very easy for a whole lot to access the E-library at anytime.
Few ways user or researchers can be affected in the library is a result of distractions from another user, of which I know the library is doiy a great job to keep the library a quiet place for every user.
Not attending to a user within fifteen minutes can make him paranoid,feels like a total waist of time visiting the library.
So, all I'm saying is that the internet is good as well the library but the library has been regarded low level by too many people.

[Similificator]

I would say, the intenet. Well, just because it is easily accessible and not limited by time and distance which is the best thing about it in my opinion. Providing that you have great self discipline and not easily distracted by the wide variety of things that may distract you when reading about any information online. Also, if you know what to look for and what sources are giving out the best information that you need. But still, feeling every page in your fingers and the smell of books is something that I, myself cannot abandon. Anyway, that's just me, just go for the internet.

[D-law]

I would say, the intenet. Well, just because it is easily accessible and not limited by time and distance which is the best thing about it in my opinion. Providing that you have great self discipline and not easily distracted by the wide variety of things that may distract you when reading about any information online. Also, if you know what to look for and what sources are giving out the best information that you need. But still, feeling every page in your fingers and the smell of books is something that I, myself cannot abandon. Anyway, that's just me, just go for the internet.

Everyone seems to be with the internet,yeah the internet is good at one side and the library also, I won't want to choose one for one, I'll rather go with the both of them as vital sources of getting information.
The world is evolving, moving gradually to another level, and the internet seems efficient why won't majority want the internet ??

[Masplanc]

I think the internet is easier because you can search for something easily but uniquely for the library you can read something that is not on the internet, sometimes there are readings that are not available on the internet because of copyright issues . but in the library you can read books that have content that is not on the internet  .
  so in conclusion you can seek knowledge about something complex that usually only exists in libraries and cannot be found on the internet due to copyright issues. but if you want to read something uncomplicated you can search the internet .

I don't really agree with you that Library is better than internet because,the library is limited to few informations and messages,that is to say it's not broad.
While the internet covers a large area of understanding that can make even the dumbest person to know what is encoded,because it carries pictures that can be easily identifiable.
The internet carries several informations from different authorities.

He did not say that the library is better than the internet, he is only trying to say that their are some books in the library which you can't find in the internet due to copyright which is true. There some old books I have come across in my which contains good content severally I try to check if I could still get it in the internet but I'm unable to find it out.

[D-law]

I would say, the intenet. Well, just because it is easily accessible and not limited by time and distance which is the best thing about it in my opinion. Providing that you have great self discipline and not easily distracted by the wide variety of things that may distract you when reading about any information online. Also, if you know what to look for and what sources are giving out the best information that you need. But still, feeling every page in your fingers and the smell of books is something that I, myself cannot abandon. Anyway, that's just me, just go for the internet.

That's is if one is truly discipline to that extent, some don't even know how to surf the internet in search of the information they want.
Hahahaha, you just cracked my ribs reading you're one of the book worms out there huh!?
That's good to know @ Op
I'd rather link the both information I get,than relying on one source which might be vital and not be true.

[Gosgosking]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

Don't you think the internet is responsible for the existence of the library. Most of the books in the library are written through the search of knowledge from different site  of the internet.  So you think about it internet is where reliable information. Now most institution and organisation prefer to have E-library which have access to Internet.

[D-law]

How about spending time in the library and still able to access in the internet? this what I've done if there's no resource that I can find with the books that I've been researching when I was still at school. There's really no need to choose about reliable information as the same as books before, it's written by the victors and the same as in the internet. But this time, there's more information that we can find using the internet.

Both avenues are actually good in enriching your knowledge. The internet just make it very convenient for us. But there are still some knowledge or hidden gem that you can only find in libraries. We are just lucky that these days, we can have both sources but I guess, this younger gen is more on internet rather than visiting libraries.

I agree. There is information that is only kept in the books but it's just a matter of time until most of the knowledge that has been kept there will also be translated and migrated to the web.
It's just going to take time but soon it will be there.

How soon ? It's taking longer than expected for those information to be transferred.
My thoughts though,I love the internet,but I'll merge them both together when searching for knowledge.

[D-law]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet makes access to information easy. I see the internet as a huge conglomerate of unrestricted and uncontrolled information. Hence for the fact that is is uncontrolled and information can easily be provided/obtained from anyone qualified or unqualified, information gotten must be verified as it is not completely reliable.

Reliable information can be obtained from the library owing that they are hard copies of information or research that has gone through proper analysis before publishing, however this information may be outdated and not applicable to some present day situations. The information there are reliable for reference purposes.

Google,the internet, and all the rest too many to mention can give you thousands of answers when you ask a question.
But it's without doubt that,the librarian will give you the correct answer.
Hope a lot gets to see the light about library and librarian's.

[worldofcoins]

Both are equally reliable and important. We cannot neglect the importance of either one.
We can't undervalue the importance of the old against new technology.
Though it's easy to search the information over the internet rather than to visit the library and physically search for your required information.
Yet all the information on the internet cannot be classified as accurate or real information.
In my opinion, both are important and one cannot completely replace the other and vice versa.

[GbitG]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet makes access to information easy. I see the internet as a huge conglomerate of unrestricted and uncontrolled information. Hence for the fact that is is uncontrolled and information can easily be provided/obtained from anyone qualified or unqualified, information gotten must be verified as it is not completely reliable.

Reliable information can be obtained from the library owing that they are hard copies of information or research that has gone through proper analysis before publishing, however this information may be outdated and not applicable to some present day situations. The information there are reliable for reference purposes.

Google,the internet, and all the rest too many to mention can give you thousands of answers when you ask a question.
But it's without doubt that,the librarian will give you the correct answer.
Hope a lot gets to see the light about library and librarian's.

For me Library is the best choice because I need some good rest of mind which is available in Library only too much Internet is really creating problems which need to avoid for some time and giving rest to mind is also very good. In early age I was really love to have some good time in Library but now having very small-time just because of some good hassle in life, but this Covid-19 give some good chance for having good old memories but now again going to miss this with Internet and google for having quick settlements.

[D-law]

Both are equally reliable and important. We cannot neglect the importance of either one.
We can't undervalue the importance of the old against new technology.
Though it's easy to search the information over the internet rather than to visit the library and physically search for your required information.
Yet all the information on the internet cannot be classified as accurate or real information.
In my opinion, both are important and one cannot completely replace the other and vice versa.

You have said well mate,two heads are better than one mum will always tell me this,the strong can link with the strong to become stronger.
The library is essential mostly in all ramifications also the internet.
So please to see this write up from you.

[iamsheikhadil]

Well, if the information/news is urgent for me to collect, definitely it would be the internet, a quick search will give me the info I want rather than going to a physical library with locomotion with vehicles and pay for fuel, library charges etc then going through pages after pages of books to find any information, rather library is if one wants to reduce their passing of time on stuffs like movies or unproductive works, then just hop into a library and read, it helps in so many ways, focusing, a better time passing alternative, plus improvement of IQ

[Lordhermes]

I can say that the both are equally important, getting information and gaining knowledge.
The internet, getting information is very easy but not all information gotten from the internet is actually classified,compared to the physical information..
While using the internet, we as well use the library to confirm and go deep in what we are exploring.
I say the both are important and adviceable to use the both while working on something.

[BernyJB]

Both (or "any") systems are what you make of them. You can waste your whole life in a library, or you can gain enormous amounts of knowledge.
Same (at the n^th power) with the Internet.
I have loved to read, and always been curious to the extreme, since a very early age. However, today I own a grand total of "1" book. That is, on paper. In my computer I have over 100, plus some 5000 videos from more than a dozen different courses, plus hundreds of other video tutorials on a whole lot of different topics.
Internet gives you access to an ungodly amount of data, and you don't need to spend hours eating dust to get it.
That said, they're just two different methods to get to  the same goal.
Personally, I love books, and it took a long time for me to get used to reading from a computer screen, but, in reality, I don't have the room, nor the money, to get the books I'd like to get.
Not to mention that Internet gives you access to information published anywhere in the world, in any language, something that'd be very difficult (and/or expensive) to get on paper.

[illiki23]

I grew up in a Library after school.  I met people that way.  Wouldn't have it the other way.
The library also had the internet.  Libraries themselves are great for established knowledge, it takes awhile for them to buy new books (even ebooks) thus not great for anything new.
But then again they always have the internet so not really an issue.

[Bushdark]

The library is a very important part of the society and we can't afford to miss it , also is the internet that is a very crucial part we can't do without. The internet, which I think is far better than the library. In the internet, we can get library making it more superb than the physical library we have in our society.

[D-law]

I can say that the both are equally important, getting information and gaining knowledge.
The internet, getting information is very easy but not all information gotten from the internet is actually classified,compared to the physical information..
While using the internet, we as well use the library to confirm and go deep in what we are exploring.
I say the both are important and adviceable to use the both while working on something.

You finally came to full agreement about making good use of them both.
Information gotten from library are acquired, processed, classified, catalogue,and kept in other for retrieval and dissemination of information.
Like I'll always say,most information gotten from the internet are not properly organized.

[yazher]

Both are undoubtedly the best sources to find answers for most of your questions but it requires knowledge that will let you distinguish which one is telling the truth and which one is speaking only from his mere speculations. I mostly used the internet for I find it convenient to look for the meaning of the words that I am not familiar with. However, books will give you comprehensive knowledge if you dedicate your time and read every book that is related to the subject you want to know. I find myself content with having those two sources for my self-studies.

[Newlifebtc]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

The best place to me to get a reliable information is from library and it will you to research and get the information but if you want to get sharp Sharp information without obstacle and bridge you have to use internet because Google will give different informations explaining this same thing.

[DrWho42]

i buy used books from the internet since the library isn't great about inter-library loans

[Lordhermes]

Despite the fact that most of the news that we see on the internet are lies,if I am asked to choose between the library and the internet,I will always go for the internet,because the internet is more current than the library.

Most of the stories that are seen in the library today are old stories,and there is no newness in them,but in library,informations,new stories,odd news come out everyday,and it is through the internet that they are dispersed.

[D-law]

Despite the fact that most of the news that we see on the internet are lies,if I am asked to choose between the library and the internet,I will always go for the internet,because the internet is more current than the library.

Most of the stories that are seen in the library today are old stories,and there is no newness in them,but in library,informations,new stories,odd news come out everyday,and it is through the internet that they are dispersed.

You're simply outdated for you to say the library isn't current with updated information.
You should visit a library soon which I feel you haven't in a long time now.
You make good use of the internet and don't know librarian and libraries are doing enough, going digital already in every area of the library.
You make good use of the internet you boast of mate.

[Rockstarguy]

The Internet is a good source to get information very fast and easy. But I think information in the  in the Internet  are not detailed like that of the library,  like some of the articles  that are on the Internet  are not complete  but in the library it is very easy to get a complete  article that can be used for research. Both the Internet and library is a good tool to carry out research.

[Ripe_berry]

(A joke.)

I was reading in library abut a guy flying on the broom doing magic with stick in his hand. It has to be true, it's in book from library!

What I want to say is that first of all (regardless of the source of info) it is necessary to use that thing in your head to judge what is true and what isn't. Everybody say that internet is full of bullshit, but people talk about bullshit all the time - it is not just about internet! Think and you won't have a problem.

Rightly expressed. Most books found in the library are full of fiction just like the internet, does it mean that their information are vital? As your pointed out we need to think, and make use of the information source that best suit us and gives us what we really want.

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

Library is where to get accurate information for research but I think making use of library always could be difficult sometimes due to time factor and distance. The internet is a good source for  information too , it's fast and all information one needs is always available. But not all information in the internet are real.

One can also get accurate information for research in the internet than the library. I can testify to that. I search my school library for almost the whole day looking for books that can help me develop my seminar topic, I couldn't get books that could help me to do so. All thanks to internet that came to my rescue.
Internet is a good source to obtain information faster and comfortably no matter where you are but the library will warrant one to leave his or her comfort zone, move from row to row, flip pages and stock back to the shelve when done, it is so frustrating. I prefer the internet  bcoz it is everywhere you go, faster and gives u many option to choose from.

[D-law]

Why people choose the Internet over the library is for the fact that the Internet can be accessed with a wealth of information from the comfort of your house but for one to make use of the library you need to visit one, and with the internet, the world is a global village you can visit 10 online libraries at a spot but that can not be said of a physical library.

You can still access the library collection from the comfort of your homes, store, work place, underneath the sea.
Libraries now have E-libraries, the Opac as well can be accessible from anywhere knowing the collections the library has.
It's best you take your choice, but then you can't do with one, so I merged them both

[Dunamisx]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?

Both the library, internet and living human beings

Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

you're right, library may seems boring and tiring atimes but some library now go on digitalized E-Library, but i can assure you that physical documented books, informations items and materials in library tends to have more geniueness and trust for reliability than internet where fake and unverified informations are passed.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

you're right, the internet is the fastest in dissemination of information both the true and false info, but library plays the major role in hoarding information,

[DanWalker]

The Internet is a good source to get information very fast and easy. But I think information in the  in the Internet  are not detailed like that of the library,  like some of the articles  that are on the Internet  are not complete  but in the library it is very easy to get a complete  article that can be used for research. Both the Internet and library is a good tool to carry out research.

When it comes to comparisons between libraries and the internet, I will always choose libraries.
Because books are the means of acquiring all our knowledge. The internet has become so popular these days. But before the advent of the Internet, were there no wise people in the world? yes, Was. 

And they gained knowledge by reading books. Though there are so many benefits of the Internet  But the disadvantage is also strong.  The Internet makes our virtual worlds more dependent on mobile phones.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Despite the fact that most of the news that we see on the internet are lies,if I am asked to choose between the library and the internet,I will always go for the internet,because the internet is more current than the library.

Most of the stories that are seen in the library today are old stories,and there is no newness in them,but in library,informations,new stories,odd news come out everyday,and it is through the internet that they are dispersed.

Everyone has their own opinion. You have found the Internet more useful where I think it's the library. Because usually books never give us wrong information where the internet may give a lot of wrong information.

Books usually do not publish anything that has a negative impact or that can make children go bad. But what is being searched on the internet is coming and as a result, children are becoming addicted to many bad things.

With the proliferation of the internet, people are becoming addicted to mobile phones which is very harmful.

[HunterBTC]

Reading and reviewing is better aligned for the future, both libraries and the internet may be sustainable. Things that can be used as learning material to put it simply is the internet, but to study a book we need a library where we will be more dominant in learning new things through library facilities.  Newly read books will add to our insight into the world.

[TheNineClub]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

Both. I personally go for both. I mean, I don't just read scientific books, I also read fiction of all sorts, poetry, and whatnot, so sometimes the library offers much more in that sense. But I combine that with the internet and also audiobooks, so there's a little bit of everything. That way I can get the full scope of things without feeling some things being left out. I am not saying nonfiction books in the library are not biased, full of mistakes, or just outdated by today's standards, but the issue with the internet is that you will have to spend a lot of time sifting through all of the nonsense to get to what you might think is correct. So there is no this or that here, for a person to completely embrace knowledge, you have to use all of the tools available, in this case, both the internet and libraries.

[im posible]

Back when I was a kid I really liked going to the library and spending some time reading and borrowing interesting books, but the problem is books are not flexible. Reading books for hours where you always have to sit makes your body achy and sleepy.
In contrast to the internet, if accessed using a cellphone, we can do various different poses to finish a book without feeling sore.

[Quintom]

We all know that the internet has currently taken over... Even the books kept in the librarys are informations gotten from the internet. The internet  is the best place to get information no arguments about that

[Spontaneous]

  If I will choose which of the most reliable giving information.
 
  I surely choose the Library cause I believe all the content written in that book was true and made by the author personally unlike for internet more sources,  more Author and also the information you could seen are not accurately and reliable. In the Internet you will see some violence , copyright infringement,and Spam. So it's better to find a source or site that a lot of books we could read.

[Lordhermes]

Internet is more better than Library  and  we must not try to argue over that because the things we see on internet are very real and new but those things we read in the library are already old and does not carry any form of newness in lt.

The internet is very broad and it's not limited to few meanings of words or few ideas,it meanings of words are so broad.

[loveurself420]

There is no comparison between the internet and the library.
 The internet is more easier to get information that you need better than wasting hours in library searching and reading old stuffs.

[NoorulHuda]

Both have their own benefits.
Internet have the full access to the information.
And you can access it anytime any where. And it will save your time too.
But library has old information which the internet don't have. So at that time the library will help you.

[Ebede]

Both have their own benefits.
Internet have the full access to the information.
And you can access it anytime any where. And it will save your time too.
But library has old information which the internet don't have. So at that time the library will help you.

Internet is not filtered, but fast vast and having quick access to information needed.
Library cumbersome,old standard and lack of good information communication technology equipment to enhance them.
Card catalog old standard not user okay like internet with is conversant with them.

[Franctoshi]

I prefer internet over library on getting reliable source of information so far 21st century is concerned, it is more easily to access at any given point in time . One of the the most interesting thing about getting information on internet is that you can easily compare between one information to another than when compared to moving from one library to another.

[Masplanc]

I prefer internet over library on getting reliable source of information so far 21st century is concerned, it is more easily to access at any given point in time . One of the the most interesting thing about getting information on internet is that you can easily compare between one information to another than when compared to moving from one library to another.

I see the internet as the new generation library, because books that are written this days are uploaded on the internet,  the internet is loaded with plenty information that is very fast and easy to access. 

[Lordhermes]

I prefer internet over library on getting reliable source of information so far 21st century is concerned, it is more easily to access at any given point in time . One of the the most interesting thing about getting information on internet is that you can easily compare between one information to another than when compared to moving from one library to another.

Ofcourse!, The internet is the modern type of library.It is a place where you find every information on any topic.It serves as a dictionary,and gives more explanation on the topic you are looking for than the dictionary. It also provide varieties of ideas,knowledge and  understanding of different authors to the public to match your taste and answer your questions.

The library also provide visual and audio presentation of ideas,it gives the practical meaning to what it offers you,to add more knowledge to the theory it already had provided.

[BADecker]

I prefer internet over library on getting reliable source of information so far 21st century is concerned, it is more easily to access at any given point in time . One of the the most interesting thing about getting information on internet is that you can easily compare between one information to another than when compared to moving from one library to another.

Ofcourse!, The internet is the modern type of library.It is a place where you find every information on any topic.It serves as a dictionary,and gives more explanation on the topic you are looking for than the dictionary. It also provide varieties of ideas,knowledge and  understanding of different authors to the public to match your taste and answer your questions.

The library also provide visual and audio presentation of ideas,it gives the practical meaning to what it offers you,to add more knowledge to the theory it already had provided.

But it's the Internet stuff that corroborates what is in the library books that is true. As far as we the Internet people are concerned, the rest of the Internet stuff is hearsay.

[Proro]

The internet has vast knowledge of information but some of these know are not all that correct because it gives the information of both the professional and the non professional in that area of study, if you don't filter these answers one might end up having a wrong conclusion.

But the library does give 85% of accuracy because the books that are there are written by professionals in that field. But it does takes time.

[Findingnemo]

The internet has vast knowledge of information but some of these know are not all that correct because it gives the information of both the professional and the non professional in that area of study, if you don't filter these answers one might end up having a wrong conclusion.

But the library does give 85% of accuracy because the books that are there are written by professionals in that field. But it does takes time.

Even to find the answer you need in a library you have to spend a lot of time compare to a Google search but you can always look for the reference to know the accuracy of the answers also I agree that internet is full of information which are combined with real and false information so the one who is looking should understand it and have to find the right answer.

[dataispower]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

It's depends the profession you are. Student who is in school will like to use library. for the studies they will like using library why business people and working class people will prefer using internet. My explanation does not separate students not use internet for educational findings, but the problem is that people value place of making research according to closest point. Myself i like reading from internet not library. Because i don't know the time i will have for seating down and be reading library books for research and things of relevant

[s.john]

you summed it up very accurately the internet is a natural evolution for the library but the biggest disadvantage for the internet against the library is the flood of trivial information plus misinformation it's the biggest problem the internet is facing today

[chr1stian12]

If we're talking about the new generation which is most of the information comes from the internet, they'd choose internet mostly.  But we must bear in mind that library becomes the foundation which you can get a reliable and dependable information.

[TheNineClub]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

Both. First of all, yeah, the internet might have more of not accurate or wrong info, but there are outdated scientific books in the library as well, so it's not that clear of a cut. But, as it goes with computers so does with us to some extent, the more info we have the more accurate we can be in our prediction. So we should be utilizing everything as much as possible to get to a better conclusion and form a picture. Even the wrong info has some value when you take it into account and try to dissect what's wrong and why it's wrong.

[Jorheen]

Internet is much better than searching into the library.
You can search what you are looking for in just a click.
No need to go to library just to search what you are looking for.
Once you have the internet connection, you can search everything anywhere.
The sources of what you are looking is not just one but it can be of many sources, it's up to you what source you will be considering.

[Ebede]

If we're talking about the new generation which is most of the information comes from the internet, they'd choose internet mostly.  But we must bear in mind that library becomes the foundation which you can get a reliable and dependable information.

Library is were you can get good books to read, but i hope we are aware that in type's of library we have internet library and offline library and academia library and personal library and also vehicle library that move around with books, internet is short and easiest place you can get difference between book c and book z, but both are having same book cover but different content, online library provide all the solutions you want

[Gosgosking]

This days many people don't go to the library to make research only with what are available in the library,  they also make use of the the internet to make their research. I think the library is not enough for research, the library works with the internet to function well.

[Tallupooh]

I actually prefer the library, because I like reading books. The knowledge that can be obtained is very much. But, if I'm looking for something, and it's really hard to find in the library, then I'll look it up on the internet.

If you read too long on the phone it will make your eyes tired, and headaches. Of course, reading books is the same. But at least the book doesn't emit radiation.

[Naficopa]

Internet has no doubt made things easier like access of knowledge and information , you can search for anything with just a click away but with this convience there is a big drawback with Internet . Alot of information is misinterpreted and wrongly narrated.
Library on other hand have their own followers and readers those who are habitual readers will never leave Book ready for easy Internet access.

[Sayakaaja]

I do like both of them. The Internet and libraries are the best places to seek knowledge. On the internet, you can immediately find out what you are looking for, even something that is difficult to find, with the internet you can find it right away. In this modern era, everything can be found on the internet, so it is natural for everyone to look for something directly on the internet. But because of that, the books in the library make it rare for people to be interested in reading them. I personally prefer both, I like the library as well as the internet.

[BryaCull]

I assume the people who ask this question are born in Internet time and have very little connection with really books and library. Well, I personally think the invention of internet was never to create information but only to deliver messages/information. As Internet evolves, it has more and more function and features so people are fabricating information to replace the real/reliable information/knowledge that can only come from printed books in library. Why would young kids still go to school and learn knowledge from books ? Do you ever think that the short span of a few decades of Internet's development can beat tens of thousands of years of human civilization ? Wake up.

[348Judah]

So far now everyone believes inbthe internet or virtual world than the physical reality that may not last for long as believed by some and ever since the evolution of the internet into our present time, many have preferred the e-library than the old physical libraries we see often because the internet is not limited to a particular resource needed while the library can have a limitation to the extent of information provisioned from it, there are many other advantage internet could possess over library in terms of accessibility and privacy.

[Accardo]

Both provide good resources. Read a book and look up the online details of what you've read. The Internet provides different learning methods from experts. A book consists of only the author's teaching technique, which may be complicating for some people. For instance, after reading a subject I watch the live class online then make notes from the online class. This practice help me to better understand a particular subject. So, both books and internet work hand in hand if used the right way.

[Cantsay]

Where do you think is best to get reliable information ?
Most people feel reluctant to spend time in the library and maybe not user friendly to them, although vital information can be gotten there.

The internet on the other side is fast,can be accessed at the same time by too many people, although hoarding of information is high up here,as well information given out may not be true.
I'd like to know more from your own perspective.

Alert from being clogged with old knowledge you won't compare the library to the internet.
The internet is constantly being updated every minute with the latest news or trend unlike the library which have to take some time before a new book or new material is added to it.

So for me I'd go with the internet when comparing which has more information.
But yet, not beats the smell that comes from flipping the pages of a new book. It smells like success.