Association Quote by Alberto Manguel
“A library is an ever-growing entity; it multiples seemingly unaided, it reproduces itself by purchase, theft, borrowings, gifts, by suggesting gaps through association, by demanding completion of sorts.”
About This Quote
Libraries grow continuously, expanding through acquisition, loss, borrowing, gifting, and the gaps they reveal.
In simple terms: Libraries self‑reproduce and evolve.
Key Takeaway
Support and explore libraries.
Themes
knowledge
community
growth
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
analytical
descriptive
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- public policy
Key Concepts
information ecology
network theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do gaps shape what we seek?
- What role does community play in library evolution?
A Different Perspective
May idealize libraries without addressing funding issues.
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