Library science

Library Science is an interdisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries. This also includes the preservation, organization, dissemination and collection of information resources, and the political economy of information.

History

The history of library science is an important part of the larger history of libraries. It is distinct in its focus on the methodologies and theories of libraries, as well as the impact of technology on libraries. The history of library science is characterized by a progression from the collection and organization of books to the scientific study of information, its uses, and users.

Branches of Library Science

Library science is divided into several sub-disciplines such as documentation science, bibliography, information management, knowledge management, and more. These disciplines are often applied in libraries, but have applications in other contexts as well.

Documentation Science

Documentation Science is the study of the recording and retrieval of information. Documentation science gradually evolved into the broader field of information science.

Bibliography

Bibliography, in the context of library science, is the systematic study of books as physical and cultural objects. In this sense, it is also known as bibliology (from Greek -λογία, -logia).

Information Management

Information Management involves the harnessing of information resources and information capabilities within an organization. It aligns with strategic goals.

Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management is the process of capturing, distributing, and effectively using knowledge. It has been an established discipline since 1991 with a body of university courses and both professional and academic journals dedicated to it.

See Also

• Information Science
• Information Management
• Knowledge Management
• Documentation Science
• Bibliography

References

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