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A Book Review of "The Five Laws of Library Science"

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DOI: 10.23977/infkm.2023.040201 | Downloads: 36 | Views: 1119

Author(s)

Ming Fang 1

Affiliation(s)

1 Library, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China

Corresponding Author

Ming Fang

ABSTRACT

The Five Laws of Library Science, developed by S.R. Ranganathan, provide a foundation for understanding the principles of effective library service. This article explores how librarians can improve their services by applying these laws. The first law, "Books are for use," highlights the importance of user-centered service, while the second law, "Every reader his or her book," emphasizes the importance of collection development. The third law, "Every book its reader," reminds librarians to provide inclusive and diverse collections that meet the needs of all users. The fourth law, "Save the time of the reader," focuses on the importance of efficiency and convenience in library service, while the fifth law, "The library is a growing organism," emphasizes the need for libraries to adapt and innovate to meet the changing needs of their communities. By applying these principles, librarians can create libraries that are responsive, inclusive, and dynamic, and provide valuable resources and services to users of all backgrounds and abilities.

KEYWORDS

Library science, the Five Laws, user-centered service

CITE THIS PAPER

Ming Fang, A Book Review of "The Five Laws of Library Science". Information and Knowledge Management (2023) Vol. 4: 1-5. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/infkm.2023.040201.

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