Abstract: [Purpose/Significance] The paper aims to review and tease out the westward migration history of library science education during the period of the Anti-Japanese War, as well as refine the spirit of this history and encourage today's library science education to forge ahead. [Design/Methodology] With the methods of literature research and historical research, this paper expounded the predicament and persistence of westward migration of library science education institutions in China during the Anti-Japanese War and proposed the connotation and contemporary value of the westward migration spirit. [Findings/Conclusion] The core connotation of the spirit of westward migration is patriotism, unshakable faith, relentless spirit, serving society. The contemporary value of the spirit of westward migration is as follows:（1）Never forget the original mind,bearing the mission of library science education in mind;（2）Firm the conviction of adhering to the fieldsof library science education;（3）Strive for innovation by advancing the development of library science education in the new era; （4）Seek for truth and reality through serving the realistic needs of ourcountry and the society. [Originality/Value] This paper excavates the historical materials of the westward migration of library science education, draws lessons from the history and inspires the spirit of library science education today.

Key words: Library science education in China, The spirit of westward migration, Contemporary value