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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Knockturn Alley

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Knockturn Alley is a dark and seedy alleyway leading off from the more savoury Diagon Alley to which Muggles have no access. It is frequented largely by Dark Wizards. Many of the ...

Hogsmeade

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Hogsmeade Village, or simply Hogsmeade is the only settlement in Britain inhabited solely by wizards and other magical beings, and is located to the northwest of Hogwarts School ...

Peeves

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Peeves is a poltergeist who causes trouble in Hogwarts, and therefore often pursued by Argus Filch. He is capable of flight and can choose whether to be tangible; and is able to ...

Dobby

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Dobby is a house elf owned by the Malfoy family, who first appears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets to discourage Harry from returning to Hogwarts.

Unbreakable Vow

Literature; Chilldren's literature

The Unbreakable Vow is a voluntary agreement made between two witches or wizards. It must be performed with a witness ("Bonder") on hand, holding their wand on the ...

Wormtail

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Nickname of Peter Pettigrew, one of the characters in Harry Potter series. He used it during his school times, as a reference to his ability to change into a rat.

house-elf

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A house-elf (sometimes also referred to as just elves) is a magical creature which is immensely devoted and loyal to the one designated as their master. They serve wizards and ...