Debate: Do We Still Need Libraries?
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Libraries function as community centers, as well as lending out books.
Warrant 0: communities have many locations that can be used as gathering places and books are available online
Warrant 1: communities have few locations that can be used as gathering places and books are not always available online
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: When school is not in session, one can still gain knowledge and a peaceful environment in a library.
Warrant 0: schools should be open year round
Warrant 1: schools aren't open year round
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Libraries are essential for books and reading.
Warrant 0: books cannot always be found for free online and love of reading does not always begin with young children through their parents then their teachers
Warrant 1: books can be found for free online and love of reading begins with young children through their parents then their teachers
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's.
Warrant 0: these things are all available online and most times for free, everyone has a cell phone and wifi is free in many public locaitons
Warrant 1: these things aren't all available online and most times for free, and not everyone has a cell phone
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide help for the homeless, including temporary shelter and career resources.
Warrant 0: services for the homeless can't be administered more efficiently and effectively through a local social service center
Warrant 1: services for the homeless can be administered more efficiently and effectively through a local social service center
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Libraries have many events and activities as well as expert staff which play a vital role in the community.
Warrant 0: these activities are fun, but not vital to a community
Warrant 1: these activities are fun and vital to the community
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Libraries have always been about making information available to all people.
Warrant 0: limitless information is now as close as our finger tip at all times
Warrant 1: limitless information is not always as close as our finger tip
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Libraries have lots to offer in addition to books they provide music, dvd's, magazines and more.
Warrant 0: all these things are readily available to everyone online
Warrant 1: none of these things are readily available to everyone online
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Public libraries provide equal access to information for all citizens for both recreation and education.
Warrant 0: this is free information available online to everyone
Warrant 1: this is free information available to everyone
Correct warrant: 1