Despite significant increases in funding for public libraries over the last decade, and a corresponding expansion of their physical collections, library patronage (measured by borrowing rates) has steadily declined. This trend seems contradictory.

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A) Many libraries have expanded their digital collections and online resources, which are widely used but not counted in traditional borrowing rates.. If library usage has shifted from physical borrowing to digital resources not included in the 'borrowing rates' metric, it explains why traditional patronage would decline despite increased funding and collection size, resolving the contradiction.

Despite significant increases in funding for public libraries over the last decade, and a corresponding expansion of their physical collections, library patronage (measured by borrowing rates) has steadily declined. This trend seems contradictory.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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