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The article presents the author's opinions regarding the benefits of traditional print books instead of e-books in library collection development. Topics addressed include criticism of "e-first" policies where libraries purchase e-books rather than print whenever possible, commentary on uniquely formatted books that can only be read in print form, and issues of attention while reading on electronic screens.

The article presents trivia about topics such as time spent reading on paper compared to on e-readers, frequently banned library books, and information about an archive of concert recordings.