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The power of storytelling.
Storytelling has long been a crucial element within libraries and organizations. Current research indicates how powerful and important stories can be in obtaining support for the library and the organization. This paper discusses that power and relates the value of the experience from the Storytelling Program at the NAVAIR Technical Library, China Lake, California.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Libraries are well aware of the value of stories because their long history has included storytelling and storytellers, and the value of capturing stories for the future. They understand how man has used stories to answer basic questions such as: Who am I? Why am I here? What is my legacy for future generations? The answers have been found in Native American, Greek, and Norse mythologies, as well as the sacred books of most major religions, such as the Torah, the Bible...See the full content of this document
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