Library & information science

Library & information science

A multidisciplinary field that focuses on the practices, tools of management, information technology, education, and other perspectives to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information.

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The Mirror of Erised

Literature; Chilldren's literature

The Mirror of Erised is a mystical mirror discovered by Harry in an abandoned classroom in Philosopher's Stone. On it is inscribed "erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on ...

Pensieve

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A Pensieve is a stone basin used to store and review memories. Covered in mystic runes, it contains memories whose physical form is neither gas nor liquid. A witch or wizard can ...

Howler

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A Howler is a blood-red letter sent to signify extreme anger or to convey a message very loudly and publicly. Upon opening it, the sender's voice, which has been magically ...

Deluminator

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A Deluminator is a device invented by Albus Dumbledore that looks like a standard cigarette lighter. It is used to remove or absorb (as well as return) the light from any light ...

Invisibility Cloak

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Within the Harry Potter universe, an invisibility cloak is used to make the wearer invisible.

Hand of Glory

Literature; Chilldren's literature

One of the magical items in wizarding world. When a candle is placed in the hand, it gives light only to the person holding it.

Deathly Hallows

Literature; Chilldren's literature

The Deathly Hallows are the three magical objects that are the focus of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The sign of the Deathly Hallows represents all three objects ...