“People think that when you use Google you're finding exactly what you ...” — Robert Darnton Quote

People think that when you use Google you're finding exactly what you need, but really, you need expert help.

We are living in one of those rare moments in history when things may come apart and be put back together again in ways that will determine the future for decades or more, despite the endless innovations of technology.

I worked for a brief spell as a journalist, but soon I discovered that I didn't want to be a journalist - I wanted to be a historian.

We need librarians who can handle this tremendous jumble of information that is in cyberspace.

It's important to make clear to all the schools at Harvard the central role of the library.

I teach class. I study music. I rehearse. I coach people. That's it. I'm doing exactly what I want.

I can just say exactly what happened.

Facebook seems to think that it would be liberating if everyone's News Feed could be personalized so that people see only and exactly what they want. Don't believe it. That's a prison.

I play one role until I take on another, which is exactly what a professional actor should do.

Children are far more interesting to work with than grownups. They're incredibly honest. They'll tell you exactly what they think.