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Reena Kapoor, Lovely Professional University Unit 1: Concept of Library Science

Unit 1: Concept of Library Science Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction
1.1 Definition of Library Science

1.2 History of Library Science in India
1.2.1 Medieval Period
1.2.2 Period of Modern Cycle (till 19th Century)

1.2.3 20th Century
1.3 Need of Library
1.4 Purpose of Library

1.5 Functions of Library
1.6 Summary
1.7 Keywords

1.8 Review Questions
1.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Discuss the definition of Library Science
Explain the history of Library Science in India

Describe the need of Library
Discuss the purpose of Library
Explain the functions of Library

Introduction

Library and Information Science are very essential for the development of a society. It helps in
overall personality development and quality of life of a human being. It also helps in the
preservation and conservation of cultural heritage of a country. The information as resource is
very crucial for the development of a country. The libraries are responsible for socio-economic
development. Now a day, progress of a country is measured on the basis of “information rich”
or “information poor”. LIS can also be seen as an integration of the two fields – library science
and information science, which were separate at one point. The purpose of this unit is to enable
the students to comprehend basic expressions. At the end of this unit, you should be able to
understand the definition, history, need, purpose and functions of Library Science.

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