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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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Microfilm

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Photographic film showing micro images of publications, such as the contents of journals.

Thesis

Library & information science; Library

# The main idea or argument of a paper. # A document prepared as a condition for the award of a degree or diploma. For example, a Masters thesis.

Online catalogue

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A catalogue in electronic (machine-readable) format and able to be accessed online.

Newsletter

Library & information science; Library

A serial consisting of one or two printed sheets containing news or information of interest chiefly to a special group.

Printer

Library & information science; Library

This term has two meanings: 1) A machine that prints the output from a computer to paper, or 2) A person or company that produces the printed copy of a book or other item.

Entry

Library & information science; Library

An item or fact that has been "entered" (placed on a list or into a catalogue 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.

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