The Future of Libraries The digital age is upon us, and it is time to
embrace the idea that digital libraries are
the future of public libraries. Many
libraries have already begun to develop
their digital collections. They allow
members to use their personal electronic
devices to download electronic books.
Like a regular book, a library e-book may
not be otherwise checked out is free, and
remains available for a limited time.
Though loved by prior generations, paper
books have become out of date. They
take up space, disintegrate over time,
Review page 2 of Passage 1.
Click or tap the ONE underlined sentence
that BEST supports the inference that
reading habits are currently changi

Read the sample student paragraph that addresses a counterclaim. some claim that the internet both invades and compromises one’s right to privacy. however, this is ridiculous. the internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be, particularly since there are laws to protect people’s privacy. exercising caution when supplying personal information online is the most vital step in protecting one’s privacy. any information you do not feel comfortable sharing online should not be shared, and sensitive information should only be provided to trusted organizations. additionally, some states have already enacted privacy laws that model the federal privacy act of 1974, ensuring that information collected for one purpose may not be used—or sold—for other purposes without first notifying the individual to whom the data belongs. the first and most important protector of an individual’s information is that individual. people whose personal information is not properly protected only have themselves to blame. what evidence weakens the counterclaim in this paragraph? the internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be. exercising caution is the best way to protect one’s privacy online. some states have already enacted online privacy laws. it is the individual’s fault when personal information is unprotected.