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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Sectumsempra

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A rather dangerous curse, when the incantation is uttered its effect is the equivalent of an invisible sword; it is used to slash the victim from a distance, causing rather deep ...

Inferius

Literature; Chilldren's literature

An Inferius (plural: Inferi) is a dead body, reanimated by a Dark Wizard, similar to a zombie. They are created through the magical branch of Dark Arts called Necromancy.

Necromancy

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Necromancy is the Dark Art of raising the dead. It is also most likely the branch of magic used to create Inferi, Zombies and Charmed Skeletons.

Taboo

Literature; Chilldren's literature

The Taboo curse (incantation unknown) is a powerful spell which designates a word as a key to revealing the speaker's location.

Potterwatch

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Potterwatch was a pirate radio programme hosted by Lee Jordan for those who rebelled against Lord Voldemort and supported Harry Potter during the Second Wizarding War.

snatchers

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Snatchers were members of an organisation of bounty hunters formed by Lord Voldemort when he seized control of the Ministry of Magic in the summer of 1997.

Metamorphmagus

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A Metamorphmagus (pl. Metamorphmagi) is a witch or wizard with the ability to change his or her physical appearance at will, rather than requiring Polyjuice Potion or a spell like ...