Reference Libraries Library and Information Science Librarians Ranganathan, S. R.

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Reference: Libraries: Library and Information Science: Technical Services: Cataloguing: Classification: Colon Classification (2)

Excerpts from Prolegomena to Library Classification - Definitions, principles, and a canon of classification from S.R. Ranganathan's "Prolegomena."
The Five Laws of Library Science - Open WorldCat entry for Ranganathan's most famous contribution to the profession; search for a copy in a library nearby.
Ranganathan and Facet Analysis - Short overview of facet analysis and Ranganathan's classification theory.
Ranganathan Has a Posse - Aaron Schmidt's library-flavored bootleg sticker
S. R. Ranganathan - Wikipedia entry overview of his life and contributions.
Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan - Includes biography and main works.
A Tribute to S.R. Ranganathan: Contribution to Indian and International Library Science - Essay by Eugene Garfield. [PDF]
A Tribute to S.R. Ranganathan: Life and Works - Essay by Eugene Garfield. [PDF]
Was Ranganathan a Yahoo!? - Report by Aimee Glassel comparing Internet cataloging with Ranganathan's theories.
Ranganathan for Information Architects - Overview of the five laws and colon classification. [Boxes and Arrows] (October 7, 2002)

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