U.S. Representative Ed Royce

The office of U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) in coordination with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, Diamond Bar Library, and the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library are hosting David S. Mao, 23rd Law Librarian of Congress, for a presentation titled "Serving Digital Natives in Libraries Today." 

Mao, who manages the world’s largest collection of legal materials, will highlight ways that libraries can grow, adapt, and innovate in order to appeal to a new generation of students that have grown up immersed in modern technology. Rep. Royce will also deliver remarks about the state of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education across our nation's schools and universities.

“The digital revolution has touched virtually every part of our lives. Students today have never known life without smart phones and the cloud and access to worlds of information at the touch of a keystroke. While some may suggest this means libraries are less relevant today, I believe this revolution makes libraries and librarianship even more important," said Mao. "I look forward to speaking at Diamond Bar – and am honored to do so on the occasion of its 25th anniversary – about the role of libraries in the 21st century.”  

“I’m looking forward to hearing Mr. Mao’s presentation on how our libraries can evolve to engage our kids that have grown up with cell phones, iPads, and wireless internet,” said Rep. Royce. “Public libraries that move forward with the technology of the day will continue to attract students who are eager to learn, and Mr. Mao shares my passion for ensuring that the next generation of Americans has the resources it needs to excel academically.”

Details of the event are as follows:


 This event is free and open to the public, but general attendees must first make reservations by calling (626) 960-2861.

Media wishing to attend must ​​RSVP to Saat Alety at saat.alety@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-4111.