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“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.”

Quote by Tom Peters

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Tom Peters, born on November 7, 1942, is a renowned writer known for his works in the fields of business management and personal development. His unique perspective and in-depth analysis have made a significant impact on global business practices. more

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“Because nearly all digital libraries are tied to bricks-and-mortar institutions, the funding base tends to be quite localized.”

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“Many flagship state universities have wonderful digital libraries that are accessed by people around the world. In future, if not current, budget crises, trustees, board members, and administrators may wonder why these state institutions - with an articulated primary clientele of students, faculty, and staff members and a secondary clientele of all citizens of the state - should be spending resources on a digital library that is used by many people beyond the primary and secondary service populations.”

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“A completely free library is as rare as a truly free lunch.”

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“I am confident that for the foreseeable future (barring some catastrophic event affecting economic, energy, electrical, and communications systems), many subpopulations that use information intensively (e.g., students, academics, library patrons, white collar workers) will be using some sort of portal information appliance.”

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