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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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author

Library & information science; Library

Includes compilers, editors, and composers in addition to the main personal and corporate authors who are responsible for a work.

encyclopedia

Library & information science; Library

General information source that provides articles on various branches of knowledge. Encyclopedias may be general or subject specific.

arrangement

Library & information science; Library

The order in which information is presented in a book. Determining arrangement contributes to the effective use of that work.

overdue

Library & information science; Library

Material which is not returned to the library by its due date is considered overdue.

connectors

Library & information science; Library

Words that indicate the relationship between search terms. Also referred to as Boolean Operators. Common connectors are: AND, OR, NOT.

thesaurus

Library & information science; Library

A list of all the subject headings or descriptors used in a particular database, catalog, or index. The thesaurus for the online catalog is the Library of Congress Subject Headings. See also ...

peer-reviewed article

Library & information science; Library

A scholarly article published in a peer-reviewed journal.

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