Sixty Years of Progress:Tradition and Spirit of Library Society of Guangdong
This article reviews the history of the Library Society of Guangdong(LSG)over the past 60 years(1963-2023)by using the methods of historical research.It elaborates on the library spirit of Mr.DU Dingyou,represented by his love for the motherland,libraries,books,and the people,the LSG spirit of"one purpose"and"two instruments",and the professionalism of modern libraries of"freedom,equality,openness,and sharing",based on a wealth of detailed historical materials.The article believes that these three spirits form an indivisible whole,which is the fine tradition of the LSG and the foundation for the prosperity and development of Guangdong librarianship.
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