When you associate with library people, you start to realize, in general, that these are the smartest people around. It's amazing how humble and quiet most of these men and women are, given the vast knowledge they have acquired. I recognize a large talent in some of these folks that could have been used for great personal enrichment. There are quite a number of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs type of brainiacs, who seem to find more fulfillment simply helping an elderly neighbor, or a child to use the library effectively.
This makes me feel confident about the future of libraries. Even with societal changes caused by tight budgets and rapidly morphing technology, libraries and the geniuses in them are inventing brilliant new ways to serve people.
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