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I use libraries as other use coworking spaces - especially university libraries and especially in Europe. Libraries offer a quiet place to get stuff done.

That's not going to change. In fact, a refocus on libraries as common work/study areas is probably what will happen or is it already happening?

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I do the same at my college. During my college's ongoing remodel of the library, they're increasing the coworking space and decreasing the shelving space. I think this is the future, and some libraries already realize that.

We only need a few large libraries to store books, and that is well-served by Archive.org on the digital layer, and the Library Of Congress in the physical layer.

I use my University library similarly, I only wish the public libraries were so accommodating, here you have to reserve meeting rooms and those are only available to you twice a month (for like 2 hour periods).

Thankfully the University offers Alumni access to libraries, internet, and computer facilities.

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