Journal of Educational Media and Library Sciences


Vol. 40 No. 4 , Pages 453 - 459 , 2003

Ranganathan: A Universal Librarian

Abulfazal M. Fazle KABIR

Abstract

In formulating Five Laws of Library Science Ranganathan has made a lasting and fundamental contribution to the philosophy of library patron service. His Colon Classification has provided a scheme for hierarchical design of faceted subject classification. For such valuable contribution to the profession he has been acclaimed as a universal librarian.

Keywords: Ranganathan; the Five Laws of Library Science; the Colon Classification (CC)

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