Director UNESCO World Book Capital 2018-2019·CEO, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center 2010-2016 · Founding member of Future Library · Veria Central Public Library 1988-2012 · Director of Greek Operations, Heritage Management Organization

Jack B. King University Librarian

Today I believe libraries are more important than ever - not just because of the collections we steward but because of our people. Our campus and community libraries should not just celebrate knowledge but also serve as a forum where we can engage in sometimes difficult conversations about topics and issues that will make our world a better place for all.

So that idea of what the drawings tell us about the artist is another thing that's constantly interesting to me. You, maybe more so than a finished painting, get a sense of what problems an artist is trying to work out along the way. What ideas he has and rejects sometimes tell you an awful lot about the choices made in the final work. I like that insight into the creative process that you get from studying drawings.

Director

For years I have been working in contact with old books…the feeling of complete satisfaction for the opportunity to travel back in time every day and interact with the authors and readers who left their mark on our manuscripts or printed records, and then to return to the present and learn from the experts who visit us today, increasingly through wireless connections.

University Librarian

An information literate society (not just university students) enables a society that is aware, a society that is seeking solutions to problems, a society that focuses on learning new ideas and ultimately a society that can actively contribute to a better world.

Director of the Amherst College Library
A good librarian is supposed to be interested in everything -- our curiosity is one of our greatest assets, and I love the ability to dive into different topics without having to chose a speciality. More importantly, I get to help people find what they need, so there's a real sense of accomplishment.

Library Media Specialist South Plainfield Middle School
I became a librarian because I wanted to help people and later focused on children and teens. Librarians help people to find and evaluate information, which is becoming a more and more vital skill in today's complicated society.

Director of Library Services at Musicians Institute Library
I've been in and out of libraries since I was a kid. My local public library (LAPL Westwood) was a space of refuge where I could be myself, explore the world, and learn without limits.

Library Director at Western Piedmont Community College
I grew up going to my local library and have always found them to be magical places.