Citizen Quote by Robert Darnton
“Thanks to modern technology, we now can deliver every text in every research library to every citizen in our country, and to everyone in the world. If we fail to do so, we are not living up to our civic duty.”
About This Quote
Universal access to all texts is a civic responsibility; failing to provide it neglects democratic ideals of knowledge sharing.
In simple terms: Providing universal text access is a civic duty.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for open access initiatives.
Themes
education
technology
citizenship
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
advocacy
informational
When to use this quote
- public libraries
- online repositories
- policy making
- academic research
Key Concepts
digital libraries
information equity
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers limit text accessibility?
- How can communities support open knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Funding and censorship can hinder universal access.
