Application of historical method of research in the study of library and information science: An overview

The nees and importance of library historiography and the application of historical research method in library and information science are discussed. Mentions its special characteristics and significant studies being done in the field with application of historical method of research. Suggest application of scientific technique in the study and research using historical method. The formulation and testing of a hypothesis and the analysis of data as essential component of scientific technique to make the historical studies more reliable, are stressed