Digital Quote by Tom Peters
“Usage tends to be global, while funding tends tobe local. When we allow it to happen, usage of a digital library is remarkably diverse and widespread.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Digital Library Usage Trends, 2018
Global usage spreads widely, but funding remains locally concentrated, creating imbalance.
In simple terms: Usage is global, funding is local.
Key Takeaway
Align funding with usage patterns.
Themes
funding
usage
digital libraries
inequality
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- grant applications
- library expansion
- community outreach
Key Concepts
resource allocation
global access
Questions to Reflect On
- How can funding become more equitable?
- What models support global access?
A Different Perspective
Local funding may not sustain global demand.
