It is your [librarians'] unique combination of skills and ethical center that must fight disinformation and reweave the connective tissue of our communities and our very democracy.

R. David Lankes, Director, Univ. of South Carolina, School of Information Science

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Libraries in America defend the constitutional rights of all individuals and are cornerstones of the communities they serve. We celebrate and preserve our democratic society so that all individuals have the opportunity to become life-long learners and engaged residents - informed, literate, educated and culturally enriched.

American Libraries Magazine, Mar/Apr 2021

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Libraries don't have to be open to be essential.

Mark Smith, State Librarian, Texas State Library and Archives

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Libraries transform lives. A library is one of the last standing places where everyone is welcome. It's a symbol of democracy. If you believe in equality and equity, you believe in libraries. No matter what your stage in life, the library is there for you.

Rhea Brown Lawson, Ph.D., Executive Director, Houston Public Library

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