library science

noun

: the study or the principles and practices of library care and administration

Examples of library science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For months, Andrea studied for her master’s degree in library sciences between dancing naked at clubs in Seattle. Hallie Golden, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2024 Hugh, Robinson’s son, remembers his dad as a mentor to many individuals who chose public library science as a career. Katia Parks, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2023 For years, Brought Plenty, who went on to work as an HIV educator, teach art and library sciences at elementary schools in the Dallas area and raise four children, struggled with bouts of depression. Dana Hedgpeth, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Aug. 2023 But the Assembly rejected Graham for that role, citing her lack of a library science degree. Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Apr. 2023 It was created by Donna Cohen, a research specialist with degrees in teaching and library science, who presents the online workshops based on her own research into government and other sources. Robert Knox, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2023 Concentrated around what would become the city of Bogotá, this advanced civilization likely inspired the legend of El Dorado, according to Marc Aronson, an associate professor of library science at Rutgers University and author of Sir Walter Raleigh and the Quest for El Dorado. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 11 May 2022 Sami Graham unsuccessfully ran for Anchorage School Board Seat E earlier this year and has worked as a teacher, counselor and principal in public and private schools in Anchorage — most recently at Grace Christian School as principal — but does not have a degree in library science. Samantha Davenport, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2021 ChanSoon Olson later received additional degrees in education: a bachelor's in elementary education from Augsburg University as well as two master's degrees, one in library science from the University of Minnesota and the other in curriculum and instruction from the University of St. Thomas. Mara Klecker, Star Tribune, 16 July 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of library science was circa 1904

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“Library science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/library%20science. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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