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Sacred stacks : the higher purpose of libraries and librarianship /

Main Author: Maxwell, Nancy Kalikow.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago : American Library Association, 2006.
Subjects:
Libraries > Religious aspects.
Libraries and society.
Libraries > Aims and objectives.
Books and reading > Religious aspects.
Library science > Philosophy.
Bibliothèques > Aspect religieux.
Bibliothèques et société
Bibliothèques > Finalités.
Livres et lecture > Aspect religieux.
Bibliothéconomie > Philosophie.
Online Access:http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=173276
Table of Contents:
  • Libraries as sacred, secular institutions
  • Librarians perform sacred functions
  • Librarians and libraries organize chaos
  • Librarians and libraries bestow immortality
  • Librarians and libraries uplift individuals and society
  • Libraries provide sacred, secular space
  • Librarians and libraries promote community
  • Librarians and libraries transmit culture to future generations
  • Implications of libraries as sacred, secular institutions.

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