[Publib] Larry Brilliant and a Case for Optimism

[Robert L. Balliot]

A common theme uniting libraries has been our tendency
to work toward the goal of benefiting everyone with our
services - including the most vulnerable.  The commitment of
equal service to all and sharing our wealth is an important
legacy of American public libraries.

It seems to be more and more difficult to find another 
private or public entity that does not equate quality of 
service with ability to pay or social status.

When we read about people trying to fund Sunday hours,
library services being cut back, and the ongoing struggle
to provide equal service to all when those who have the
least lose the most, it can be hard to remain optimistic.

Here is a great presentation by Larry Brilliant of
http://google.org on why we should be:

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/177


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Robert L. Balliot
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Bristol, Rhode Island
http://oceanstatelibrarian.com/contact.htm
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