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Library

A collection of books, references, sources, services organized and maintained by a public entity, an institution, or a private individual.

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peer-reviewed journal

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One in which the process to determine if an article will be accepted for publication is done by professional colleagues, or peers (also known as the peer review process. )

subject heading

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The word or phrase used to describe the subject content of a work. Also known as Descriptors. An alphabetical list of all the subject headings in a particular collection or Database with a ...

scope

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The content of a work; what information is included and what information is excluded.

quarto

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An oversized book, being over 11. 5" (29 cm. ) in height or width.

unabridged dictionary

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A dictionary that contains words and meanings with high degree of completeness instead of only listing the most commonly used words.

reserve desk

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Service point where you can go to find required course readings.

conference report

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Papers generated at or for a conference; may include minutes, transcripts, papers, and/or presentations.

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