Library

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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entry

Library & information science; Library

An item or fact that has been "entered" (placed on a list or into a catalog or index or database). See also citation.

book truck

Library & information science; Library

A cart used to hold books before they are re-shelved, and then used to carry the books to the shelves for re-shelving.

imprint

Library & information science; Library

The name of the publisher, distributor, manufacturer, etc. And the place and date of publication, distribution, manufacture, etc. Of a bibliographic item.

circulation desk

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Location in each library where you check out, return or renew items, ask about missing items, or inquire about fines.

withdrawn

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Items that are no longer in the library collection.

series

Library & information science; Library

A group of separate bibliographic items related to one another by the fact that each item bears, in addition to its own title proper, a collective title applying to the group as a whole. The ...