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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.”

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S. R. Ranganathan
S. R. Ranganathan

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. more

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