Since everything is on the internet, I don't need books... right?

I would slightly agree and slightly disagree with this prompt. As with the problem we encountered on the first library research assignment, it is evident that books are available on the internet. I think that technology is truly changing the way things are. I believe books are helpful when looking for solid research because, as we talked about today, there is so much false information on the web. However, the books are available on the internet, and that also changes the necessity level for books. Also, the term books is very general. Do you mean just books in libraries/books that we can have in person or books online or just books anywhere? If anywhere, then yes, of course we need books. Books are quintessential for research support, etc. However, if the question applies only to libraries or books in person, then I don't think they are very necessary; this is only because they are available online. Books are also much more reliable sources than just internet sources. The most interesting examples to me were all the emails that were forwarded to you; they showed how easy it is for information to be altered or false information to be spread. In this age of technology, people can honestly hack into websites and change whatever they feel like. Therefore, we really have to be wary of what information we use on the internet. I think it's really important to utilize books, but in the library setting, I see the library as an opportunity to have access to the resources and quiet time to study. However, if these resources are all available on the computer (books, not just online resources), then I think books in hand are not as important. As long as one has the book, that is. This is also a reason for so many bookstores closing down; all books are now available online,and it is much more convenient, although it demonstrates how lazy we are..