Portal:Library and information science/Intro
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Library science and information science are two closely-related and often intersecting disciplines that deal primarily with the organization and retrieval of information.
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 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.
Information science (also referred to as information studies) is an interdisciplinary science primarily concerned with the collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. Information science studies the application and usage of knowledge in organizations, and the interaction between people, organizations and information systems. It is often, though not exclusively, studied as a branch of computer science or informatics and is closely related to the cognitive and social sciences.
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