12 August is celebrated as National Librarian Day in India, honouring Dr. S. R. Ranganathan (1892–1972), the Father of Library Science. He modernised libraries, gave them structure, and inspired generations.
His Top Contributions
- 📖 Five Laws of Library Science
- 🗂️ Colon Classification System
- 📜 Library Legislation Advocacy
- 🏛️ Public Library Development Plans
- 🎓 Library Science Education Courses
- 🔍 Founded Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC)
- ✍ Authored classics on library science
The Five Laws
- Books are for use.
- Every reader his/her book.
- Every book its reader.
- Save the time of the reader.
- The library is a growing organism.