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In order to be really good as a librarian, everything…

“In order to be really good as a librarian, everything counts towards your work, every play you go see, every concert you hear, every trip you take, everything you read, everything you know. I don’t know of another occupation like that. The more you know, the better you’re going to be.” quote by Allen Smith
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““In order to be really good as a librarian, everything counts towards your work, every play you go see, every concert you hear, every trip you take, everything you read, everything you know. I don’t know of another occupation like that. The more you know, the better you’re going to be.””

Allen Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A librarian’s breadth of experience enriches their expertise; varied cultural exposure enhances professional skill.

In simple terms: Diverse experiences make librarians better.

Key Takeaway

Broaden cultural exposure to improve professional competence.

Themes

knowledge experience library science culture learning

Mood

enthusiastic appreciative

Type

professional reflective

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • travel
  • attending performances
  • networking

Key Concepts

interdisciplinarity cultural literacy professional development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does varied experience benefit your field?
  • What experiences are most valuable?
A Different Perspective

May overstate uniqueness of the profession.

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