Reality Vs. Non Reality

In my past experiences working in different museums, I enjoyed holding archives in my hands and to examine the document but in today's world... Is it really necessary? This blog from a professor (not my professor) examines the discussion between material culture and online archives. In her discussion, she states that "paper cannot be stored over a long period of time due to elements such as moisture, mold, improper handling, etc. which can ruin your historical artifact." This is completely true hence, I agree because paper isn't supposed to last forever. There are a couple of huge advantages of digital archives such as getting faster access to one's research instead of going to the source, one can literally stay in bed and do a quick google search. No pants required! This can also help save money by creating a digital archive technology instead of trying to save those paper documents. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that the Constitution of America should now disappear because it is so digitally accessible now, however, lesser important documents could just be digitally accessible (i.e. 18th-century census in Kansas, etc). In all, it is 2019, the collections databases for Museums (i.e. PastPerfect software) are online so, why can't archives?