As the Number of "Relics" Continues to Decline

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A relic? Tell that to folks who still depend upon bookmobile service to access the library.

Source:  Institute of Museum and Library  Services, Public Library Survey for the years 2001 to 2010.

Library bookmobile on the auction block.  (Boston Globe, 2/27/2013)

Excerpt:  Beverly’s bookmobile, a relic from a bygone era in an age now defined by the Internet and hand-held digital readers, was recently up for sale [SOLD!] on Municibid, an online government auction site.

Pop quiz:

1.  In an age of _________?

2.  Defined by _________?

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