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IELTS Essay: Some people think that libraries are a waste of money and resources and compu...

Prompt

Some people think that libraries are a waste of money and resources and computers can largely replace them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#libraries#digitization#technology substitution#information access#public resources#digital divide

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 argues libraries serve purposes beyond digital access with vulnerable population examples; Band 9 reframes libraries as curated knowledge institutions that address market failures (unprofitable niche materials, universal access) that computers enable but don't replace.

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Key concepts in this essay

Digital divide and access inequality
Library functions beyond book lending (community, research support, curation)
Information quality and verification
Physical access and public goods provision

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Assuming digital substitution is complete; failing to recognize functions computers don't replace (physical access, curation, community space)
Treating libraries as monolithic; not distinguishing between their roles (reference, lending, community hub, preservation)
Overlooking digital divide and populations for whom libraries remain critical access points

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