[tacLog]

I couldn't agree more. I have 0 desire to replace or limit libraries. They are some of few places where you can feel the progress of humanity in a physical space.

I just want to allow people who can't access libraries easily to experience some of that.

[jll29]

I don't think that is possible (to re-create that feeling of awe) on a single screen computer. Perhaps some VR room, but then again most people do not have such special hardware.

What I can see might be useful is a traditional Web space that creates a lesser but similar "flavor" of the awe by showing plenty of book titles while letting you navigate in different directions like you would wonder along the shelves in a physical library. At least such a low tech Web version can be consumed from less than wealthy countries.