THE LIBRARIAN’S EDGE: POLYMATH OF THE DIGITAL AGE Librarianship is a profession often underestimated and misunderstood by many. Despite its crucial role, it receives criticism from various quarters. The value of librarians and their deep understanding of information is frequently overlooked by both the educated and the uneducated. Many fail to appreciate the profound nature of the profession and the extensive knowledge it offers, especially through the study of library science. This field immerses one in the vast world of information and equips librarians with the skills to discern and classify a myriad of writings. In library school, several courses delve into the intricacies of various types of writings and their sources. It is here that students learn that different collections of writings each have their distinct goals and target audiences. Examples include abstracts, bibliographies, indexes, memoirs, prose, poetry, biographies, autobiographies, gazettes, directories, almanac