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
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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