Library quotes and quotations

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Language for shared knowledge

Library quotations work best when they connect reading with discovery, access, memory or community. Decide whether the message is for a reader, a library program, a classroom or an institution.

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   For signage, favor short wording that remains clear out of context.

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   For an essay or program, preserve the surrounding source and date.

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   For advocacy, pair a quotation with a concrete local fact rather than using sentiment alone.