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S. R. Ranganathan and Michael Gorman Amber Chastain Dr. Wendy Rickman LIBM 6320 Intro to Library October 31, 2011

S. R. Ranganathan and Michael Gorman Amber Chastain Dr. Wendy Rickman LIBM 6320 Intro to Library October 31, 2011. S. R. RANGANATHAN (1892 – 1972). Considered the father of Library Science in India

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S. R. Ranganathan and Michael Gorman Amber Chastain Dr. Wendy Rickman LIBM 6320 Intro to Library October 31, 2011

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  1. S. R. Ranganathan and Michael Gorman Amber Chastain Dr. Wendy Rickman LIBM 6320 Intro to Library October 31, 2011
  2. S. R. RANGANATHAN (1892 – 1972) Considered the father of Library Science in India Ranganathan worked as a professor of mathematics before working as a librarian atthe University of Madras library. Ranganathan was head of the Indian Library Association from 1944 to 1953. Most notable achievements: Author of the Five Laws of Library Science Inventor of the Colon classification system Photograph of Ranganathan, S.R. Retrieved from http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/ranganathan_for_ias on October 28, 2011. “Take my hand, For I have passed this way, And know the truth.” Ranganathan, 1961 (as cited in Finks, 1992)
  3. Colon Classification (CC) CC classifies all materials into 42 different categories. The categories are represented by numbers, letters, and greek lettering. A book is labeled by five different facets: Personality (,), Matter of Property (;), Energy (:), Space (.), and Time (’) (Kelsch, 2003). An example of a colon classification catalog number: 234;46:6.44’N7
  4. Five Laws of Library Science Ranganathan, 1963 (as cited in Gorman, 1998) 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 These five laws or “virtues” are still relevant to today’s library. One possible reason for the success of the five laws is Ranganathan’s ability to communicate so much with so few words.
  5. Law # 1Books are for use The library should be accessible – meaning the stacks should be open and all materials available for use both inside and outside the library. The library should maintain a user-friendly atmosphere, be open several hours a day, and hire a professional staff focused on customer service. (Personal Artwork. Law 1. 2011.) Ranganathan’sFive Laws of Library Science
  6. Law # 2Every reader, his/her book The library should serve all patrons, no matter their age, race, or economical status. The library’s main purpose is education – something all are entitled to. It is the library’s responsibility to maintain a collection that reflects the interests of the various patrons it serves. (Personal Artwork. Law 2. 2011.) Ranganathan’sFive Laws of Library Science
  7. Law # 3Every book its reader Just as every patron is looking for a particular book, in a sense, every book or material is looking for a particular patron. This law once again highlights the need for open stacks. (Personal Artwork. Law 3. 2011.) It is the library’s responsibility to place the appropriate material in the patron’s hands and to promote what is in the collection (Gorman, 1998). Ranganathan’sFive Laws of Library Science
  8. Law # 4Save the time of the reader A good library must have comprehensive cataloging and a dependable circulation system. Qualified staff should be able to help patrons quickly and efficiently cross-reference materials. The library should be organized so that the average patron can easily locate the subject or material they seek in a timely manner. (Personal Artwork. Law 4. 2011.) Ranganathan’sFive Laws of Library Science
  9. Law # 5The library is a growing organism The library must be willing to change and grow according to community needs, economical changes, and at times, the evolution of materials. The world is in a constant state of change – a successful library must be willing to grow according to its patrons’ needs. (Personal Artwork.Law 5. 2011.) Ranganathan’sFive Laws of Library Science
  10. MICHAEL GORMAN (1941 – present) Although born and raised in England, Gorman worked as a librarian at the University of Illinois and California State University. Gorman was president of the American Library Association from 2005 to 2006. Gorman has published several books and articles concerning the importance of books within the library setting. Photograph of Gorman, M. Retrieved from http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bibcontrol/gorman.html on October 28, 2011. “Libraries are about service or they are about nothing” (Gorman, 1998).
  11. Gorman published a revised Five Laws of Library Science bringing the historical values of Ranganathan’s five laws into modern day perspective. Libraries serve humanity Respect all forms by which knowledge is communicated Use technology intelligently to enhance service Protect free access to knowledge Honor the past and create the future
  12. Law #1 Libraries serve humanity Libraries and librarians should always strive to provide the best costumer service possible. A genuine willingness to serve patrons is an essential characteristic of a good librarian. Law # 2 Respect all forms by which knowledge is communicated No one form of communication, whether it be electronic or written text, should be ignored in the pursuit of knowledge. Gorman’s Revised Five Laws of Library Science
  13. Law # 3 Use technology intelligently to enhance service Gorman (1998) stated “I will use technology when it is useful, affordable, and cost effective.” Law # 4 Protect free access to knowledge Gorman warns against the naïve belief that quick and easy access to the Internet is equal to uncensored free knowledge. Law # 5 Honor the past and create the future Balance between what is old and what is new is key to the success of the future library. Gorman’s Revised Five Laws of Library Science
  14. References Finks, L. W. (1992). A centennial salute to Ranganathan. American Libraries, 23(7), 593. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Gorman, M. (1998). The five laws of library science then & now. School Library Journal, 44(7), 20. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Kelsch, S. (2003) Ranganathan’s Colon Classification in 1500 Words or Less. Retrieved from http://kelschindexing.com/colonclassification.html Personal Artwork [Law 1, Law 2, Law 3, Law 4, Law 5]. October 2011. JPEG files. [Photograph of Gorman, M.] (Accessed on Oct. 28, 2011). Keynote Address: From Card Catalogues to WebPACs: Celebrating Cataloguing in the 20th Century. Retrieved from http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bibcontrol/gorman.html [Photograph of Ranganathan, S.R.] (Accessed Oct. 28, 2011) Boxes and Arrows webite. Retrieved from http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/ranganathan_for_ias
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