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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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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.

Appendix

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Section of a book containing supplementary materials such as tables or maps.

Endnotes

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Notes (or statements explaining the text or indicating the basis for an assertion or the source of material quoted) that appear at the end of a work.

Call number

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A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols (used separately or in combination) assigned to a book to show its location in the library shelving system. Call numbers are derived from the ...

Publication

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A book, periodical, musical score, etc. That has been "brought before the public"; in other words, a work that has been printed and distributed.

Catalogue

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A list of items such as books, periodicals, maps and/or videos arranged in a defined order. The list usually records, describes and indexes the resources of a collection, a library or a group of ...

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