library science

Information organization field

Library science is the study and practice of organizing, preserving, and providing access to information and collections.

The field covers cataloging systems, archival methods, database management, and user services.

Though the name emphasizes libraries, the discipline applies broadly to information management: She studied library science but works in corporate data management.

archiving

cataloging

Systematic organization into records

classificationSystematic grouping by traits
metadataDescriptive information about content
indexingSystematic organization for retrieval

collections · repositories · provenance · appraisal · accessioning · preservation · conservation · special collections · manuscripts · primary sources

digitization

scanning

Systematic visual examination

OCRMachine reading of images
e-booksElectronic publications
e-journalsDigital academic publications

full-text search · online databases · accessibility · hypertext · search engines · e-publishing · born-digital · file formats · database management · interlibrary loan

library science

cataloging

scanning

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