Ranganathan, S.R. (Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan)

Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan was an Indian librarian and mathematician who revolutionized library science. He is best known for developing the foundational principles of library classification and cataloging systems, particularly the Colon Classification. His work organized how knowledge is categorized to improve information retrieval, much like a code that helps locate and arrange books efficiently. Ranganathan's ideas laid the groundwork for modern library management and influenced information science worldwide, emphasizing systematic organization to facilitate access to knowledge across diverse fields.