What is Library? In English, the word “Library” means “a collection of books for study, research,reference and recreation”. It is probably derived from a Latin word ‘liber’ whichmeans ‘a book’. The Harrold’s Librarians’ Glossary and Reference Book explains library as: (a) A collection of books and other literary material kept for reading, studying andconsultation(b) A … Read more
Institutional Repository According to CARL “An institutional repository is a digital archive which centralizes, preserves, and provides access to an institution’s intellectual output. They benefit institutions by raising their profiles and scholars by bringing broader dissemination, increased use, and enhanced professional visibility of scholarly research.” DSpace Developed by: MIT and HP Labs Initial Release: November … Read more
The Five Laws of Library Science were enunciated in 1928 by the late Dr. S. R.Ranganathan. It was published in 1931. Five Laws of Library Science Implications of the First Law Implications of the Second Law Implications of the Third Law Implications of the Fourth Law Implications of the Fifth Law References eGyanKosh. (n.d.). Unit 2: … Read more
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