library science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of library science
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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“My whole existence can’t be making sure everyone is well and I’m suffering myself,” said Grant, who began a master of library science degree program in January after closing the shop in December.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
Mrs. Hewitt graduated in 1943 from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa., then received a degree in library science a year later from Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Library School.
From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 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
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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