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'Five Laws of Library Science' was first published in:

The correct answer is

1931

Five Laws of Library Science Publication Year

The question asks for the specific year in which Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's seminal work, detailing the 'Five Laws of Library Science', was first published.

Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, a visionary librarian and mathematician, formulated these fundamental principles that guide library services and organization.

His influential book, titled 'The Five Laws of Library Science', was officially published in the year 1931.

These laws are:

  • Books are for use.
  • Every reader his/her book.
  • Every book its reader.
  • Save the time of the reader.
  • The library is a growing organism.

The publication date, 1931, is a key piece of information in the history of library science. The other options provided (1928, 1929, 1927) are incorrect publication years for this specific work.

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Important Questions from Normative Principles

  1. Arrange the five laws of library science as re-ordered by OCLC

    A. Books are for use

    B. Every reader, his / her book

    C. Every book, its reader

    D. Save the time of the reader

    E. A library is a growing organism

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  2. Which of the following are true in relation to the Five Laws of Library Science?

    A. Ranganathan conceived the five laws in 1924

    B. The first law was finalized only after the remaining four laws were framed

    C. Second law desires free book service for all

    D. Third law calls for closed access

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  3. Which of the following factors emphasize the need for public relations and publicity?

    (A) Obligation of first law

    (B) Obligation of second law

    (C) Obligation of third law

    (D) Obligation of fourth law

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  4. Which Law of Library Science enunciated by S.R. Ranganathan has been reinterpreted by OCLC Research group as, "Develop the physical and technical infrastructure needed to deliver physical and digital material'?

  5. ‘Law of Parsimony’ belongs to the

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