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Nope. I’m a librarian. You’re the cop. It’s none of my…

“Nope. I’m a librarian. You’re the cop. It’s none of my damn business why people are here. I just show them how to access information and do good research.” quote by Emily Littlejohn
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““Nope. I’m a librarian. You’re the cop. It’s none of my damn business why people are here. I just show them how to access information and do good research.””

Emily Littlejohn

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A librarian’s role is to provide access to information, staying neutral about patrons’ reasons for being there.

In simple terms: Librarians facilitate information access without judgment.

Key Takeaway

Provide unbiased information services.

Themes

information neutrality service research

Mood

professional ethical

Type

explanatory reflective

When to use this quote

  • public libraries
  • academic research
  • digital archives

Key Concepts

accessibility ethical standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle requests for questionable material?
  • What responsibilities do librarians have beyond neutrality?
A Different Perspective

Neutrality can conflict with personal ethics or controversial content.

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