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Welcome to the Department of Library and Information Science Blog   his Library and Information Science (LIS) blog welcomes readers to a space for sharing information and engaging in discussions about the field.  It aims to provide a platform for students, researchers, and professionals to connect, learn, and share their perspectives on LIS, its challenges, and its future Invitation for orientation  An invitation for a library and information science (LIS) blog orientation should aim to be engaging, informative, and clearly communicate the purpose and benefits of the blog.  It should also include key details like date, time, and registration or RSVP information.     Link to e-resources    E-Books   Print & E-Books   Proquest   Emerald e-Journals   Sage Journals Online    Science Direct   Springer  Link   Open Access e-resources   in LIS   Directory of Open Access Journals  (Library Sc...
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Prominent Scholar in Library & Information Science  Here is a more detailed and structured breakdown of prominent scholars in Library and Information Science (LIS) that you could feature on your blog, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their work and contributions to the field: Dr. S. R. Ranganathan (Father of Library Science) Background : Dr. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, born in 1892 in India, is often regarded as the father of library science. His contributions laid the foundation for modern library practices and theories that are still relevant today. Key Contributions :  The Five Laws of Library Science : Perhaps his most influential contribution, Ranganathan developed the Five Laws of Library Science in 1931. These laws focus on the nature of libraries and their role in serving the public. They are: Books are for use,   Every reader his or her book,  Every book its reader,  Save the time of the reader,  The library is a growing...