Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Libraries preserve history and enable future growth.
- In plain terms
- Without libraries, we lose our history and ability to plan for the future.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect libraries to maintain cultural continuity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What else preserves our past?
- How do we ensure access?
Another view
Digital formats now also serve preservation roles.
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