Documentation, Informaiton & Knowledge ›› 2022, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (1): 39-50.doi: 10.13366/j.dik.2022.01.039

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The History and Spiritual Value of the Westward Migration of Library Science Education in China

  

  • Online:2022-01-10 Published:2022-03-19

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