Art Quote by Scott Douglas
““I like to imagine that library school was started because of some sort of silly bar bet where a guy got really plastered and told his buddy that he could convince people that librarians needed to be trained in the art of librarianship. Sadly, this is not the case; its roots are a bit more academic.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The History of Libraries", 2022
The origin myth about library schools being a drunken bet is false; they were founded for scholarly reasons.
In simple terms: Library schools were created for academic purposes, not a joke.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the serious academic roots of librarianship.
Themes
education
history
professionalism
Mood
reflective
informative
Type
historical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- library school curriculum design
- library history research
- professional training discussions
Key Concepts
library science
institutional origins
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the true motivations behind professional training?
- How does myth affect perception of a field?
A Different Perspective
The story may oversimplify complex educational developments.
