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S. R. Ranganathan. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan [1] ( listen ⓘ 9 August 1892 – 27 September 1972) was a librarian and mathematician from India. [2] His most notable contributions to the field were his five laws of library science and the development of the first major faceted classification system, the colon classification.
S.R. Ranganathan (born August 9, 1892, Shiyali, Madras, India—died September 27, 1972, Bangalore, Mysore) was an Indian librarian and educator who was considered the father of library science in India and whose contributions had worldwide influence.
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S.R. Ranganathan, also known as Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, was a visionary who moved mountains with his knowledge and teachings. Born on 9th August 1892 in the small town of Shiyali in Madras, India, Ranganathan made outstanding contributions to the field of library science.
Ranganathan was born in Shiyali in Tanjavoor District of Tamil Nadu (then part of Madras Presidency) in his maternal grandfather's house in North Rampart Street, (Vadakku Madavilaga Theruvu) around 9.30 A.M. on 9th August 1892. It was a Gayathri Japam day in the month of Adi of the year Nandana.
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Dr. S. R. Ranganathan was a former University Librarian of Madras University Library and he is the notable alumni of the University of Madras and he joined as University Librarian in the year 1924.
Jan 22, 2017 · S. R. Ranganathan. Publication date 1939 Topics IIIT Collection digitallibraryindia; JaiGyan Language English. Book Source: Digital Library of India Item 2015.279875.
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The five laws of library science is a theory that S. R. Ranganathan proposed in 1931, detailing the principles of operating a library system. Many librarians from around the world accept the laws as the foundations of their philosophy.
