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Library Sciences QUESTION #1556
Question 1
In information science, Shannon and Weaver's Mathematical Theory of Communication (1949) contributed to library science by providing a framework for understanding:
  • How to classify books using decimal notation
  • The transmission, noise, and channel capacity of information signals and systems✔️
  • How to conduct reference interviews
  • The historical development of library catalogues
Correct Answer Explanation
Shannon and Weaver's model introduced concepts of information transmission, signal noise, entropy, and channel capacity. These concepts informed the development of information retrieval systems and helped quantify information — foundational to the information science dimension of LIS.