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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Abridged dictionary

Library & information science; Library

Abridged dictionaries limit themselves to the most commonly used words.

Proceedings

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The published record of a meeting of a society, association, institution, or other organization, often accompanied by abstracts or reports of papers presented. Sometimes synonymous with Transactions.

Vertical file

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A file cabinet or file box containing a collection of pamphlets, newspaper clippings, or other small published items.

Monographic set

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So called because unlike a periodical, the monographic set has a finite number of volumes. Example would be an encyclopedia.

Folio

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An oversized book, too large for normal shelving. Folio call numbers begin with an F. ; for example, F. 912 R15C (The Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide). Folios are generally housed in special ...