Finally, the loss of books, which is a major problem in our school library, is impossible with eBooks. Students can read eBooks without the worry of losing or damaging them, and will never see an overdue book fine with eBooks. They can pick up reading where they left off in the classroom, at home, or in another classroom, on any device that can be used as an e-reader. Although I hope that true paper books are never replaced, eBooks are the future of reading and are a wonderful and useful addition to a school library.
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