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crl-14895	Crawford, Walt	Technological Innovations in Libraries, 1860-1960: An Anecdotal History (Book Review)	1994-05-01	2	.pdf	application/pdf	1316	63	56	In 1938 Alice Farquhar asserted that radio had decreased public library circulation, that people could not be expected to read books and magazines on current affairs when the radio offered last minute in- formation fascinatingly presented, and asked Why read a mystery when you can get your hair to stand on end, just passively listening to 'Lights Out'? Librarians assume too easily that to- day's technological challenges and promises represent something new for libraries.	cache/crl-14895.pdf	txt/crl-14895.txt