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S. R. Ranganathan

S. R. Ranganathan was an Indian mathematician, librarian, writer, university teacher and library scientist (1892–1972). He was born at Sirkazhi and died at Bengaluru.

Also recorded as Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan; Ranganathan Siyali Ramamrita.

S. R. Ranganathan in brief

Born
1892
Died
1972
Known for
mathematician, librarian, writer, university teacher and library scientist
Place of birth
Sirkazhi
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Identity and origins

S. R. Ranganathan was recorded at birth as சீர்காழி இராமாமிருதம் அரங்கநாதன். The authorities additionally record the headings Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan and Ranganathan Siyali Ramamrita. His recorded languages were English and Tamil.

One child is recorded: Ranganathan Yogeshwar. Other recorded relations include Ranga Yogeshwar.

Formation and teaching

S. R. Ranganathan studied at University of Madras and Hindu High School, Matanhail. He trained under Edward Ross.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 3: Five laws of library science, classification scheme and Indexing Theory, Indexing Methods and Search Devices.

Recognition and collections

S. R. Ranganathan received Library Hall of Fame, Padma Shri in literature and education and Margaret Mann Citation.

Catalogued works

45 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 1931 to 1993. The first 12 are listed here.

CC 6. CC 7. The five laws of library science. Classified Catalogue Code. Classified Catalogue Code, 5th edition. L'organizzazione delle biblioteche. Colon Classification, dated 1933. Five laws of library science, dated 1931. Library science and the resilience of its laws. New Education and School Library. Prolegomena to library classification, dated 1937. Library Book Selection : (Edition 2).

In detail

S. R. Ranganathan studied at University of Madras and Hindu High School, Matanhail. training under Edward Ross is recorded. the recorded working language is English and Tamil.

The field of work recorded is library science and mathematics.

Employment is recorded with University of Delhi, University of Madras and Banaras Hindu University.

Works named in the authority record are Five laws of library science, classification scheme and Indexing Theory, Indexing Methods and Search Devices.

Distinctions recorded are Library Hall of Fame, Padma Shri in literature and education and Margaret Mann Citation.

Chronology

  1. 1892S. R. Ranganathan born at Sirkazhi.
  2. 1972S. R. Ranganathan died at Bengaluru.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “S. R. Ranganathan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q457933: S. R. Ranganathan

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