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"The historical function of the library is simple to understand and recognize. However, as with numerous other simple things to recognize, it tends to be ignored. The library culture is often confused with literacy and the reading culture. While both have been promoted with noticeable effort, the library as a separate object of social and intellectual activity has not been accorded with enough attention. Even in many universities, this attitude prevails. The most significant monument of excellence for a university is the quality of its library.Planning for an excellent library is planning for an excelling mind. Neglecting the library is inviting the lethargy of the mind. No developed civilization aims at promoting the lethargy of the mind."
- Dr. Syed Hussein Alatas ISBN:9789670040493
