library science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of library science
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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So, in keeping with Ranganathan’s third law of library science — “Every book its reader” — here’s a book of Pynchon’s for every book club:
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Like her micro-obsessions from the party world, Mary’s newfound passion for library science leaks into the rest of her life, not always to such wonderful results.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025
More about Jennifer: She grew up in New York and studied library science at Pratt Institute.
From New York Times • Dec. 25, 2022
Mrs. Longone had no doctoral degree in history, no formal training in library science and no Michelin star to her name.
From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 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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