1 Introduction – Physical Places and Virtual Spaces: Libraries, Archives and Museums in a Digital Age

Abstract

The research that will be presented in this book documents a seeming paradox: in spite of massive digitalization of our everyday lives, libraries, archives, and museums are heavily used as physical spaces and meeting places. The role of LAM-institutions as physical spaces seems to be increasing. Does the massive digitalization we are experiencing lead to a growing need for and appreciation of physical spaces and meeting places?