Life in the world of books

Books have made an enormous contribution to the development of culture. From generation to generation they have passed on the experience and knowledge accumulated by humanity. The advent of the information age has brought about changes in this process. New modern technologies have emerged: e-books tablets e-readers smartphones and the Internet. They have carved out their niche in the educational space making modern life more comfortable and providing new opportunities. Modern electronic libraries are being created new options for distance learning are emerging as well as virtual museums tourism television cinemas and concert halls. However no matter what wonders technology achieves the good old printed book will always be there as a faithful friend-to comfort advise guide and smile. The death of the book in the modern world is more myth than reality as there is a clear trend toward the symbiosis of book and information cultures. This creates the prospect that books will be able to transform and enter a new virtual culture while retaining their full potential. We need books not to be stored away like old artifacts but to help develop the spirituality and morality of the people.