library science

American  

noun

1. the study of the organization and administration of a library and of its technical, informational, and reference services.

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Etymology

Origin of library science

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Like her micro-obsessions from the party world, Mary’s newfound passion for library science leaks into the rest of her life, not always to such wonderful results.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

“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

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

A year later she received a master’s in library science from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, today a part of Carnegie Mellon University.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 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