Interesting comparison but failed at making a substantial argument.
- Library has limited copies. If the library has only 10 copies, only 10 people have access to it. On Pirate Bay, 1 million people can instantly download and have access to it.
- Time period to access an item. Even when 10 people have access to it, they will probably borrow it for 2 weeks. This limits circulation.
However, it does bring up an interesting thought experiment. What if the library has 1 million copies of an item, and 1 million people can instantly borrow it? Essentially, what happens when a library is very effective?
This comes down to whats the mission of the library. For NY library: "The mission of The New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities."
However, it does bring up an interesting thought experiment. What if the library has 1 million copies of an item, and 1 million people can instantly borrow it? Essentially, what happens when a library is very effective?
This comes down to whats the mission of the library. For NY library: "The mission of The New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities."
This quickly becomes a very philosophical debate.