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Sacred stacks : the higher purpose of libraries and librarianship / Nancy Kalikow Maxwell.

Author/creator Maxwell, Nancy Kalikow
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoChicago : American Library Association,
Descriptionx, 156 p. ; 23 cm.
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Subject(s)
Libraries--Religious aspects.
Libraries and society.
Libraries--Aims and objectives.
Books and reading--Religious aspects.
Library science--Philosophy.
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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 141-147) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2006000573
ISBN0838909175 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780838909171

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