http://twitter.com/laurindathomas Read about TEDxWellington 2016 which got featured TEDx Innovations blog on ted.com: http://tedxwellington.com/blog/2016/03/14/tedxwellington-2016-review-the-story-of-trust/ Laurinda is an advocate for libraries as a human right that enable everyone to participate fully in society. She is a former President of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA), and a Director on the Aurora Foundation’s Leadership Institute for Information Professionals. You’ll find her collecting, and happily busting myths about libraries. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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1. Half of that number of people using wifi in libraries are backpackers nowadays! Great talk, though, and greetings from Germany
2. elite constriction of the middle class
3. Such a brilliant, moving talk. Everyone should see this. Everyone. Thank you, Laurinda.
4. This powerful, provocative talk should be shown at every meeting of library boards, library staff, and community funding bodies.
5. A powerful must watch for anyone who 'thinks' they know the place of libraries in the 21st Century. Well done Laurinda, inspiring !
6. Great talk!  So true, I know, I work in a public library in a rural area.
7. Well spoken and presented. Thank you Laurinda.
8. If you value literacy, reading, and learning, and believe in public spaces and civil society, then we can play a part in challenging myths and advocating for our libraries, museums, and art galleries.
9. Very powerful and beautifully presented speech Laurinda. Love your message.
10. Fantastic advocacy - thanks, Laurinda!
11. Ka mau te wehi Laurinda
12. Fantastic TED talk. Thanks Laurinda, this is a wonderful, engaging and thought provoking talk.