American Quote by Robert Darnton
“As president of the American Historical Association, I started a programme to make dissertations into e-books in 1999. Before I knew it, I was involved in other electronic projects. Harvard invited me to become director of the libraries in 2007.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presidential Address, American Historical Association, 1999
He initiated digital publishing for dissertations, leading to broader electronic library projects.
In simple terms: He started digital dissertations, then expanded to e‑libraries.
Key Takeaway
Embrace early digital initiatives.
Themes
innovation
digital publishing
academic leadership
Mood
pragmatic
forward‑looking
Type
historical
professional
When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- library management
- digital archiving
Key Concepts
digital transformation
open access
library science
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scholars balance tradition with digital change?
- What resources are needed for sustainable e‑library projects?
A Different Perspective
Early adoption may face resistance and funding limits.
