library science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of library science
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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“My whole existence can’t be making sure everyone is well and I’m suffering myself,” said Grant, who began a master of library science degree program in January after closing the shop in December.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
Hearing of an inviting fellowship in library science, he applied, was accepted and moved to Copenhagen, where he earned his master’s degree in 1960.
From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2022
Mrs. Longone had no doctoral degree in history, no formal training in library science and no Michelin star to her name.
From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022
Lorde eventually became a librarian herself, earning a master's degree in library science from Columbia University in 1961.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2022
She couldn’t trust anybody—not when the future of library science was at stake.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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