Every collection reflects the ideas andvalues and interests of the individual or group who developed the collection.

A good collection is more than just the sum of its parts.

If, as I anticipate, a wide array of personal, portable information/communication devices becomes increasingly important and widespread for information-intensive users, it will be a major challenge for libraries to adapt their content and services to such a diverse technological environment.

Every managerial act must be seen as an unequivocal support for urgency in pursuit of constant testing, change, and improvement.

Something mysterious happens to a curious, fully engaged mind - and it happens as often as not, subconsciously. Strange little sparks are set off, connections made, insights triggered

People of all demographic categories and geographic regions will access a good digital library.

Momentum is a fragile force. Its worst enemy: procrastination. Its best friend: a deadline (think Election Day). Implication no. 1 (and there is no no. 2): Get to work! NOW!