Public Libraries are important for democracy because they are dedicated to the freedom to read and learn and share information, according to Boliers article. Libraries share the free flow of knowledge and “give away” information. They are used to educate, help make informed choices, and reinvigorate our cultural heritage. Without the free access to knowledge and information I believe democracy would not exist in today society. Libraries and the Internet serve as the same purpose, to gain free knowledge and information. Individuals are relaying more and more on the Internet instead of the public library to find information. To be honest, the Internet is my library. I hardly ever go to the library to search for information. People are relaying more on the Internet for research and gaining information. This information that they are receiving was originally in a form of a book. Libraries are the most reliable source of information that is taken for granted.
From reading Vaidhyanathan’s article I got the impression that he was trying to inform the audience on how we need to appreciate our libraries more and that they are too members of the anarchy party because they share free information and knowledge. Individuals should be able to have the opportunity to share free information and knowledge with others and that is why public libraries reflex democracy.
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