by Ed Martinez, the Union – el Camino College
The Library too has reshaped itself over the years. From online book catalogs and databases that may be accessed on campus or at home, to ERes (electronic reserves) and Wi-Fi, the Library continues to evolve with the times. One of the world’s most renowned librarians was Ranganathan (1892-1972), a gentleman from India, who established the Five Laws of Librarianship. His laws are: “Books are for use. Books are for all; or every reader his book. Every book its reader. Save the time of the reader. A library is a growing organism.” His laws of librarianship are as relevant today as they were when he wrote them, though the academic medium has changed.
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