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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Merpeople

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Merpeople are sentient beasts that live underwater, and are found all over the world. Merpeople can breathe above the waves for a time, but it is unclear if they can ever truly ...

Gillyweed

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Gillyweed is a magical plant native to the Mediterranean Sea. When it is eaten by a witch or wizard, one grows gills and webbing between the fingers and toes, allowing them to ...

grindylow

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A grindylow is a small, horned, pale-green water demon and a Dark creature.Grindylows survive, for the most part, on fish, algae, and small sea creatures; however, occasionally ...

Veritaserum

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Veritaserum is a powerful truth serum that is most commonly used in interrogation. The potion effectively forces the drinker to answer any questions put to them truthfully, though ...

niffler

Literature; Chilldren's literature

A niffler is a treasure-hunting creature with a long narrow snout. They are very attracted to shiny things, which makes them wonderful for locating anything metallic or shimmery, ...

lycantrophy

Literature; Chilldren's literature

Lycanthropy is the state in which a werewolf finds him or herself: that of turning into a fearsome and deadly near-wolf.In an interview, J. K. Rowling has stated that she used ...