Tag Archives: constitution

Readings for people working for the government

Posted on January 21, 2025 by John Mark Ockerbloom

A key reason I got involved in digital libraries years ago was the promise of reliable information empowering people to be more knowledgeable and responsible in their actions. One of the oldest digital library sites on the Web is Cornell’s … Continue reading →

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July 4 and the power of words

Posted on July 4, 2024 by John Mark Ockerbloom

The history of online books is intertwined with the history of Independence Day. It was on July 4, 1971 that Michael Hart, the founder of Project Gutenberg, was inspired to enter into a computer a copy of the Declaration of … Continue reading →

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