Are Libraries Finished?

An article from BBC News, which I take a little more seriously than one from a country that isn't reporting massive libraries closures: Are libraries finished? Five arguments for and against.

The basics -

Only at the library:

1. Specialist research
   
2. Environment to learn
   
3. Expert staff
   
4. Free internet access
   
5. Engage in social democracy
   

Only online:

1. Searchability
   
2. Digital books
   
3. Comfort in numbers
   
4. Brings niches together
   
5. Self-publishing
   

Just read the full article anyway.