According to Anthony Molaro, "An information activist is a vigorous advocate of knowledge gained through study, communication, research or instruction".
Carla Hayden was quoted describing librarians of today as people "who are activists, engaged in the social work aspect of librarianship ... Now we are fighters for freedom, and we cause trouble!
"[7] They are a volunteer driven archive whose mission is to bring attention to and honour the history of activist movements, which are often ignored by mainstream institutions.
[8] Their collection includes books, prints, music, moving images, and ephemera that were produced by various social movements.
In particular, information is used to "monitor the state, corporations, and powerful social institutions," hold them accountable, and promote local and global activism.