A Higher Purpose of Librarianship

“Like clergy and members of religious orders, librarians hold a sacred profession, albeit one performed in a secular setting.”

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After being mistaken for a nun (one too many times) and being introduced as “ministering” in the library, Jewish librarian and author Nancy Maxwell began to take note of the underlying similarities between the Library and religion. Her book, Sacred Stacks, explores how being in a library can be a spiritual experience. For a brief overview, check out her interview with Jenny Saxton:
Nancy Maxwell Interview on Sacred Stacks (6:49)