"Libraries and librarians are important because they can open entire new worlds to the people in their communities. Not just through books—everyone knows about the books—but librarians are super smart. They know things, and they know how to find the things they, and you, don't know," said...
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Tina Coleman, member specialist for the membership development office of the ALA.
"As a librarian for an AIDS service organization, I am able to deliver services and design and conduct projects that improve access to HIV/AIDS-related health information for patients, the affected community, and their caregivers. Libraries are epicenter for access to information, and librarians have the unique opportunity to help users build digital and information literacy skills that are transferable and applicable in everyday life," said...
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Fobozi M. Ettarn, who is studying for a master of library and information science degree at Rutgers University.
"Libraries are the last safe, noncommercialized space that truly welcomes everyone in the community and brings them together. They're the great equalizer," said...
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Jenny Levine, the ALA's Internet development specialist and strategy guide.