It is a nice question. I can think of an explanation in the following line: Library Science is considered as meta-knowledge. That is one of the reasons why it is placed in that general class and not specifically under any class. During the time when it was placed in 000 class, Library Science was considered more as a trade. Sincerely, Swati Bhattacharyya -------------------------------------------------- Librarian Indian Institute of Management Joka Diamond Harbor Road Calcutta - 700104 Phone: 091-33-24678300 Extn: 416 FAX: 091-33-2467-8062 Email: swati @iimcal.ac.in --------------------------------------------------
Dear Friends,
One of my friends, Mr. Deepak who is a library science student is having a basic question regarding classification.
We all know library science is classified under 000 (Generalities) in DDC. But,.....
1) the primary character of library is collecting and organizing of knowledge, which has come out of the society and flows again to wellness of the society.
- Knowledge â from the people â by the people â to the people! - Children libraries, libraries for blind, etc., are essentially a social activity in nature. - Coming to public libraries, they are always seen as part of social development programs. - Encyclopedia Britannica has listed library science as associate of Social Science. - Ph. Dâs in library science are awarded under social science branch.
2) Right from the time of Nalanda University, library is wedded with education system. Although there are special libraries associated with technical organizations, even there, major role of libraries is to support research (otherwise education) activities.
With above points in view, my question is why library science is not classified under Social science-300
Please enlighten me with your discussion and valuable points.
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