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S. R. Ranganathan

S. R. Ranganathan Books

Mathematician

S. R. Ranganathan was an Indian mathematician known for his contributions to mathematics and library science. Born on August 9, 1892, and passing away on September 27, 1972, Ranganathan's work included research in number theory and algebra, as well as the development of the five laws of library science.

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The Five Laws of Library Science

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“If you want to be a reference librarian, you must learn to overcome not only your shyness but also the shyness of others!”

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Book:The Five Laws of Library Science

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“Every reader his or her book. Every book its reader.”

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“A modern librarian, who has faith in the law that 'BOOKS ARE FOR USE,' is happy only when his readers make his shelves constantly empty. It is not the books that go out that worry him. It is the stay-at-home volumes that perplex and depress him.”

Book Use Home Law Worry Modern Reader Empty Have Faith Volume Depressing Shelves Librarian Stay At Home

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“Save the time of the reader, for it is valuable”

Reader Valuable

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“Ranganathan's 5 Laws: Books are for use. Books are for all. Every book its reader, or every reader his book. Save the time of the reader. A library is a growing organism.”

Book Use Law Growing Reader Library Organisms Law Books

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“A library is a growing organism.”

Growing Library Organisms

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About the Author

Born: August 9, 1892
Died: September 27, 1972
Known for: Mathematician
Quotes: 6

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