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Librarians sometimes used to refer erroneously to Library Science as Information Science. Information Science refers to all information systems and methodologies.
Some of the different terms of library science are cybrarian services and information science. Another term used is library and information services.
It is often abbreviated as LIS (Library and Information Science).
Library Science is concerned with libraries and their maintenance and curation. Information Science is concerned with information - the analysis, classification, collection, storage, retrieval, manipulation, movement, and dissemination of it.
Library and information science falls under the category of social sciences. This field focuses on the organization, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of information to meet the needs of individuals, organizations, and society.
Mary Jane Kahao has written: 'Periodicals in library and information science' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Periodicals, Library science, Information science
It is typically abbreviated as MLIS (Master of Library and Information Sciences, or Master of Library and Information Studies).
Noel Shillinglaw has written: 'The information society' -- subject(s): Information science, Library education, Library science, Study and teaching
Guangjun Meng has written: 'Meng Guangjun wen xuan' -- subject(s): Library science, Information science, Library information networks
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B.L.S., B.Lib., or B.L.I.S - Bachelor of Library Science. MLIS - Master of Library and Information Science.
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