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S. R. Ranganathan

Indian mathematician and librarian regarded as the father of library science; creator of the Colon Classification system

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Colon Classification, Five Laws of Library ScienceKnown for

Dr. S. R. Ranganathan was a pioneering figure in the field of library and information science. He was born on August 9, 1892, in Shiyali, Tamil Nadu, India, and passed away on September 27, 1972. Ranganathan is renowned for his contributions to library science and information management.

He is perhaps best known for his Five Laws of Library Science, which laid the foundation for modern library practices and organization. These laws emphasize principles such as the importance of books, ensuring every book its reader, and the role of librarians in facilitating access to knowledge.

Ranganathan's work and ideas have had a profound and lasting impact on library science and information management worldwide. He is considered a visionary and a foundational figure in the field, and his legacy continues to influence library professionals and researchers to this day.

Born1892 · Shiyali (now Sirkazhi), Tamil Nadu, India

Notable works Five Laws of Library ScienceColon ClassificationThe Reference ServiceElements of Library Classification

HonoursPadma Shri (1957)

A library is a growing organism.— Five Laws of Library Science (1931)