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library science

American  

noun

  1. the study of the organization and administration of a library and of its technical, informational, and reference services.


Etymology

Origin of library science

First recorded in 1900–05

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A personal trainer by trade, he has never penned a bestseller, taught English, studied library science or appraised a first edition.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 28, 2022

While working there, he earned a master’s in library science from Columbia University.

From New York Times Apr. 15, 2022

Lorde eventually became a librarian herself, earning a master's degree in library science from Columbia University in 1961.

From Salon Mar. 19, 2022

Liz Crouse, who at the time was a UW master’s student in library science and a former schoolteacher and librarian, suggested creating curricula for middle- and high-school students.

From Seattle Times Mar. 15, 2022

She couldn’t trust anybody—not when the future of library science was at stake.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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