Tag Archives: politics

Will universities let Trump dictate what their libraries can do?

Posted on October 3, 2025 by John Mark Ockerbloom

As has now been widely reported, the White House has sent a number of universities, including the one I work at, a set of terms it wants them to agree to, which indicate that not doing so may mean they … Continue reading →

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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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