Question
Download Solution PDF"Bibliophile" is a _______
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Lover of books.
Key Points
- A bibliophile gathers books and enjoys exploring used bookshops or libraries.
- Bibliophile is used for a person who loves books.
- The term originates from 1820s France, combining "Biblio" meaning "book" and "Philos" meaning "friend." If you view books as cherished companions, you're a true bibliophile.
Additional Information
- Cataloguer:
- A cataloguer is an individual responsible for organizing and categorizing items in a systematic manner, typically in a library or information management setting.
- Classificationist:
- A classificationist in a library is a professional responsible for organizing and categorizing materials using classification systems.
- Information Specialist:
- An information specialist is a professional who possesses expertise in finding, managing, and disseminating information.
Confusion Points
- Philologist: Enjoys studying literary texts.
- Misologist: Dislikes reading literary texts.
- A person who mutilates or destroys books is called a "biblioclast."
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