The future of libraries, with or without books

(CNN) -- "The stereotypical library is dying -- and it's taking its shushing ladies, dank smell and endless shelves of books with it."An interesting external take on how libraries are changing. Story Highlights:

• As books go digital, libraries are reevaluating their roles
• Some say libraries will soon act more like community centers
• Most say the physical book will stay in libraries, but with less importance
• Some libraries use futuristic tools to attract new patrons

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/04/future.library.technology/index.html?iref=newssearch