On reading “The librarian and the art of reading”
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to reflect on an editorial from an earlier issue, entitled “The librarian and the art of reading”.
Design/methodology/approach
Critical review of the argument presented in the original editorial.
Findings
The concept of the “art of reading” (essentially critical thinking about text) proposed in the original editorial has held up well, especially when its historical context (World War Two) is appreciated.
Practical implications
This article would be of interest to anyone working in libraries who is interested in the promotion of reading and why we read.
Originality/value
Analyses a challenging concept – the “art of reading” (essentially critical thinking about text).
Keywords
Citation
Poulter, A. (2007), "On reading “The librarian and the art of reading”", Library Review, Vol. 56 No. 2, pp. 113-116. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530710730295
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited