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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almanac

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A compendium of useful data and statistics relating to countries, personalities, events, and subjects.

peer review process

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Method used by scholarly journals to assure the quality and relevance of the articles they publish. When an article is submitted, the editor sends copies to several reviewers (or ...

unbound volumes

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Current, individual issues of a periodical title that are not yet gathered together as a hardback volume.

sentimental intelligence

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A term used by Jean Jacques Rousseau, the Encyclopedist in 18th century of Elucidation, claimed to mean that sentimental intelligence, thus conception of feelings, is more ...

book-less library

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A library without traditional aisles of printed books. Instead, the library will be equipped with aisles of computers and electronic gadgets such as e-readers and tablets. ...

Méliusz Juhász Péter County Library

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The Méliusz Centre, located on Bem Square, hosts the county's central library. It offers the usual library services to the registered patrons. The current building was ...

Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP)

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The Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) is the branch of the American Library Association tasked with advancing the Association’s public policy activities. The Office ...