norte2

² = sense of purpose, goal.

Nota: Línea fundamental de actuación que un servicio bibliotecario pretende conseguir y que generalmente se descompone en objetivos particulares.

Ex. This article argues that those in leadership roles bear a special responsibility for creating a sense of purpose in the organisation.

Ex. Karen set the theme in her keynote address that booksellers, publishers and librarians often have different goals and perceptions.

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* perder el norte = be off course, fly off + course.

* sin norte = aimless, off course, rudderless.