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Library Sciences QUESTION #1554
Question 1
The term 'Library and Information Science' reflects a merger of two disciplines. Which event most significantly drove the integration of information science into traditional library science?
  • The invention of the printing press in the 15th century
  • The emergence of digital computers and information explosion in the mid-20th century✔️
  • The establishment of the British Museum Library
  • The publication of Melvil Dewey's classification system
Correct Answer Explanation
The mid-20th century information explosion — driven by the proliferation of scientific literature during and after World War II — and the development of computers made it necessary to combine traditional library science with information science techniques for storage, retrieval, and management of large volumes of information.