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College Libraries Without Books
Groo writes to tell us CBS News is reporting that books are a thing of the past at a University of Texas library this fall. The University will be converting the library to a 'social gathering place more akin to a coffeehouse.' This push is done in response to the increasing use of online research as a part of undergraduate studies. According to the article the missing books will be replaced by "colorful overstuffed chairs for lounging, barstools for people watching, and booths for group work. In addition to almost 250 desktop computers, there will be 75 laptops available for checkout, wireless Internet access, computer labs, software suites, a multimedia studio, a computer help desk and repair shop, and a cafe."
People talk about "1984" all the time, but I think Ray Bradbury was more on the mark. Every day we get closer to the world described in "Fahrenheit 451".
Let me guess your the weirdo without a VHF antenna on the roof. Anyone without a VHF antenna is a weirdo.
Because we know that every article on Wikipedia is 100% accurate and factual.
Dude, you mean I can check out the Arc of the Covenant for a couple of weeks? The boys at Gamma Phi Kappa are gonna be spun when I show them this text over a bong hit.
And what do many powerplants burn to make electricity? Oil. When we run out of oil we'll have power shortages unless it's prepared for.
That's okay... when we run out of oil, just think of all the books we'll have available to burn.
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This will last until UT makes the top 10 party school list. Then they'll call that library a student union.
Is it a rule, that there's an exception to every rule?
I like my books, I like hiding and having fun in the isles , don't take away my fun plllease.
:-)
You should try the aisle with the dictionaries in - it's a blast
Try NetBSD... safe,straightforward,useful.
...Well?
When UT decides to get rid of that musty old Gutenberg bible - I'd be willing to take it off their hands. Heck, I'll even pay shipping.
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He did say _public_ employee. They read, like, 8 different books.
:-)
For example, to work for the DOJ, you have to read:
"The Constitution: Dead white guys last rant"
"Law: Only for civilians"
"Amendments: You can count too!"
Okokok, so maybe this is just a little over the top
-pan
I said no... but I missed and it came out yes.
If there was ever a time when the library was the cool place to hang out, I haven't heard of it.
;). Ah, the good old days.
No, but they were always good places to make out, and for the same reason - no people (and comfortable furniture
Sure I'm paranoid, but am I paranoid enough?