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Library Science (LIB)

The library offers a quiet work area for a library student.
The library offers a quiet work area for a library student.
Library science is the science and study of issues related to libraries and the organization and management of information resources. This includes academic studies regarding how library resources are used and how people interact with library systems, and also the practical operation of library and information systems. The organization of knowledge for efficient retrieval of relevant information is a central topic, both as a research goal and as a practical concern. Basic topics in library science include the acquisition, cataloging, classification and preservation of library materials. In a more present-day view, a key outgrowth of library science is information architecture.

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Library Science is a discipline in the Communications and Fine Arts division.
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Office Carson City > Bristlecone Building 350D

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