Editorial: Columbia’s library move is a practical step for a digital age

Source Columbia Chronicle
Original Load Date Nov. 5, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 5, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Original URL https://columbiachronicle.com/opinion/editorial-columbias-library-move-is-a-practical-step-for-a-digital-age/

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Columbia is moving its library from 624 S. Michigan Ave. to 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. Many people have an emotional attachment to libraries, but as collections are condensed and become more digital, Columbia’s relocation plan to a smaller space makes sense. A 2025 [ survey ][1] from the Association o...