Man adapts himself to everything, to the best and the worst.
Jose Ortega Y GassetRead
The librarian's mission should be, not like up to now, a mere handling of the book as an object, but rather a know how (mise au point) of the book as a vital function.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The librarian's role is to treat books as living resources that serve a crucial purpose rather than just physical objects.
Jose Ortega Y Gasset emphasizes that librarians should go beyond merely managing books as physical items. Instead, they should understand and promote the essential value and function of books in fostering knowledge, information, and growth within society, viewing them as vital resources that contribute to the life and development of individuals and communities.
Themes
LibrarianBooksKnowledgeFunctionEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about library contributions to education.
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