Librarian Quote by Scott Douglas
““There’s something deep in the heart of every person that wants to protect culture. The only thing about my pending career that was changed because of 9/11 was that I began to see it was the community, not the librarian, that was important to the library. Librarians were only as important as the community they inspired. If I was going to continue with this career, my job wouldn’t be to protect information, it would be to bring the community together and inspire them to appreciate everything a library stands for.””
About This Quote
The true value of libraries lies in community engagement, not just information preservation.
In simple terms: Libraries thrive when they unite and inspire people.
Key Takeaway
Focus on building community around libraries.
Themes
culture
community
education
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- library programs
- community events
- outreach initiatives
Key Concepts
social capital
public service
Questions to Reflect On
- How can libraries measure community impact?
- What strategies foster inclusive participation?
A Different Perspective
Balancing resources between collections and community needs can be challenging.
