library science

noun

: the study or the principles and practices of library care and administration

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Although the field of library science contains many dedicated professionals passionate about promoting education and serving their communities, Melanie Louise Freese stood out. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025 Meisels attended Chicago-Kent College of Law and taught at Moser Secretarial School in the Loop before getting a master’s degree in library science from Rosary College, which is now Dominican University. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 Growing up, Branch's mother worked as a library assistant and took library science college classes at night. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Sarah is also a cycling instructor and full-time graduate student studying library science. Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for library science

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First Known Use

circa 1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of library science was circa 1904

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“Library science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/library%20science. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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