Digital Repsoitories/Digital Libraries

Digital libraries have many advantages. I like the idea of many resources being available for many users at the same time. This is better when compared to a library only having one book and many patrons wanting to check out that same one book-no more holds. I also like the preservation of information. An original document can be scanned onto a computer and then is made accessible to all patrons. The library can also use it for networking. I picture online chats with librarians. The patrons could ask questions they have and the librarian can direct them where to look for their answers and information. No more inter-library loans.