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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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Subject heading
Library & information science; Library
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 ...
Style manual
Library & information science; Library
A publication that sets forth the rules for composition, including format and manner of citing sources, to be used in a particular discipline or profession or by a particular publisher.
Bound
Library & information science; Library
A term referring to pages, sheets or issues of periodicals which have been covered by a binding, usually hardback, to create a single Volume. This process is used in libraries to preserve items for ...
Dissertation
Library & information science; Library
A thesis or treatise prepared as a condition for the award of a degree or diploma.
Non-circulating (NOCIR)
Library & information science; Library
The loan period for items which do not circulate outside a library, such as reference works. However, items with this circulation code may still be used within a library.
Departmental libraries
Library & information science; Library
Subject libraries located in either the Main Library or in other buildings on campus that provide materials and services in a specialised area.
Scope
Library & information science; Library
The content of a work; what information is included and what information is excluded.
