Michael Gorman Reminds Us His Enduring Values Mean Never Try Anything New

Some old-school types have mixed feelings about the push to diversify. “I hope the library doesn’t turn into something that is a type of cooking-class meeting place with computers attached and no books,” says Michael Gorman, former president of the American Library Association and university librarian emeritus at California State University, Fresno.

“If it appeals to youth and the youth are using the library… good luck to you,” Mr. Gorman says, “though personally I would pay good money not to attend a standup comedy evening or a hog butchering.”

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