PERCEPTIONS OF THE LIBRARY’S ROLE IN TODAY'S WORLD
PERCEPTIONS OF THE LIBRARY’S ROLE IN TODAY'S WORLD
Author(s): Adina-Alexandra IftimeSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Poetry, Library and Information Science, Archiving, Classification, Other, Anthology, Fiction, Studies of Literature, Novel, Short Story, Cultural Essay, Philology, Theory of Literature, Drama, Sociology of Literature
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: library; book; lecture; home; collection;
Summary/Abstract: This essay examines the shifting perception of the physical library in the modern, technologised era, searching to analyse the contrast between a utilitarian view that prioritises efficiency, and the library’s enduring role as a sacred space for deep reflection. The libraries transcend their function as book repositories, being domestic sanctuaries that preserve a tangible connection to knowledge and affirm personal identity.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2026
- Issue No: 45
- Page Range: 323-326
- Page Count: 13
- Language: Romanian
