An important technique of social research is the case study. Frederice Leplay (1806 to 1882) was the first to apply this method to social science when he studied the “family budget”. Again, sociologist Herbert Spacer applied the comparative observation method of different cultures. Later, its use and expansion were found in various fields of social, […]
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OCLC started its journey in 1967 as the Ohio College Library Center. The purpose was to share resources and network among university libraries in the state of Ohio, USA. OCLC is a Vedic “cooperative” based library initiative. OCLC has more than 16,500 member libraries in 113 countries. These libraries share various information materials such as
The history of library management software is closely linked to the evolution of computers and digital technologies. Below is a concise timeline outlining the key phases and milestones: 1. Pre-Digital Era (Before 1960s) Manual Cataloging: Libraries relied on card catalogs, ledgers, and manual indexing systems to track inventory and loans.Classification systems such as the Dewey
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Bibliotheque Nationale: The official library of France, located in Paris. It is also the national library of France and is probably the oldest national library in Europe. It was founded as a royal library by Charles V in 1365. Although the British Museum and the Library of Congress are well-known, this library is historically older.
Humans have a natural instinct to know about others. If it is a famous person, then the interest increases even more. Therefore, the culture of recording the biographies or life histories of wise, virtuous and famous people has been going on since ancient times. Especially the biographies of prophets, apostles, priests, religious leaders are considered
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A hypothesis is a formal statement that articulates the anticipated relationship between two key elements: the independent variable, which is manipulated or controlled by the researcher, and the dependent variable, which is measured to assess the effect of that manipulation. According to Creswell (1994), a hypothesis serves as a foundational component of research design, helping
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When records or documents were first created, that is, from the beginning of the history of record keeping, people had a problem with their record keeping. In ancient times, the Mesopotamians probably had more records than other people. They preserved what they wrote. They wrote on writing materials that would not be destroyed. They wrote
Since the early days of civilization, humans have not been attracted to writing. In the early stages, there was a struggle for survival. They struggled against the destruction of nature to protect themselves, save their lives, collect food, build shelters, and finally, entertainment or other needs. Between 6000 and 3000 BC, humans were more interested
A research question serves as the guiding beacon in the vast sea of inquiry, illuminating the path for systematic investigation. It is the essential core of any research endeavor, providing clarity and direction to the researcher’s journey. Often emerging as the very first step in a research project, the research question is the pivotal point
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Until the middle of the eighteenth century, libraries were mainly limited to a handful of people. It would be more accurate to say that libraries were for a few. At that time, the doors of libraries were open only to scholars, university students, and the wealthy. The efforts of librarians ended this inferiority complex. They
