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 […]
Collection development is a crucial process in the library and information science field, focusing on the acquisition and organization of library materials that cater to the diverse needs of library users. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions defines collection development as spanning a variety of themes, particularly those pertinent to training materials. This
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Book science, often referred to as Bibliopoly or Bibliographical Science, delves into the intricate world of books as both tangible objects and vital components of culture. This rich discipline examines the fascinating journey of books through history, from the ancient art of manuscript creation to the revolutionary impact of printed works and the modern realm
The term refers to an information officer who holds a science degree and may be qualified in the administration of scientific literature. This individual should be capable of evaluating the information gathered and performing advisory functions. A highly competent or knowledgeable person in this role focuses on the creation, use, and management of information, emphasizing
Collection evaluation refers to the process of verifying the quality of a library’s collection. Books are the main subject of the library, therefore the appropriateness of the book collection is verified through evaluation. Librarians and their staff work tirelessly to build a library’s collection. A lot of valuable time is spent on this work and
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Definition of book selection Book selection is the process of evaluating each book to decide which books should be added to a collection. So library collection is only worthwhile if it is properly developed and meets the needs of the readers. For fair selection, the selection is made by evaluating the fault-two judgments. The reader
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Librarianship is an emerging profession, with librarians working in various types of libraries. This profession involves acquiring and organizing collections of books and related materials, as well as providing services to readers and others with the resources. Librarians are primarily responsible for managing and organizing library information and resources, including acquiring, cataloging, and maintaining collections
Today’s world is called information rich world. A lot of information is constantly being produced in various branches of knowledge. The diversity of the concept of information and the enormous expansion of the publishing industry have made today’s world alarming. This abundance of information has created problems for users such as accessing information. Similarly, information
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Achieving the goal of ensuring fair use of library materials and following a standard classification system is key to library success. Currently, more than 100 classification systems have been developed around the world. The most useful and widely used system for its use is the decimal system of classification, which was inaugurated 148 years ago
There is no sun in the sky before sunrise. But the entire sky was disturbed by an unseen light. The sky turned red from the pain of a luminous explosion. Soft light echoes around. Even in talented people’s lives, this light’s soft echoes can be heard. We know of its intense radiance, but the history
