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December 5, 2012 01:29 pm GMT

Can E-Books and Libraries Coexist?


Print -- literature, journalism, you name it -- has experienced an extended obituary over the last decade, alongside the rise of digital media.

But a recent Pew study found that even as sales of e-readers like Nook and Kindle grow swiftly, young people still frequent libraries more than you might think, and print books remain popular. Even the most plugged-in lit fans are not ready to abandon print as a dead medium. In fact, e-book readers consume more books annually, no matter the format.

SEE ALSO: The 5 Best-Selling Kindle Books of All Time

To learn more, including who reads fastest -- print or e-book readers -- check out the infographic below, courtesy of TeachingDegree.org.


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