Library 2.0 — is a loosely defined model for a modernized form of library service that reflects a transition within the library world in the way that services are delivered to users. The focus is on user centered change and participation in the creation of… … Wikipedia
Library — Li bra*ry (l[imac] br[asl]*r[y^]), n.; pl. {Libraries} ( r[i^]z). [OE. librairie, F. librairie bookseller s shop, book trade, formerly, a library, fr. libraire bookseller, L. librarius, from liber book; cf. libraria bookseller s shop, librarium… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Library — Reading room redirects here. For other uses, see Reading room (disambiguation). For other uses, see Library (disambiguation). Reading room of the library at the University of Graz, in Austria … Wikipedia
Library — Eine Programmbibliothek bezeichnet in der Programmierung eine Sammlung von Programmfunktionen für zusammengehörende Aufgaben. Bibliotheken sind im Unterschied zu Programmen keine eigenständig lauffähigen Einheiten, sondern Hilfsmodule, die… … Deutsch Wikipedia
library — noun (plural braries) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French librarie, Medieval Latin librarium, from Latin, neuter of librarius of books, from libr , liber inner bark, rind, book Date: 14th century 1. a. a place in which literary, musical … New Collegiate Dictionary
Library science — is an interdisciplinary science incorporating the humanities, law and applied science to study topics related to libraries, the collection, organization, and dissemination of information resources, and the political economy of information.… … Wikipedia
Library binding — is the term used to describe the method of binding serials, and re binding paperback or hardcover books, for use within libraries. Library binding increases the durability of books, as well as making the materials easier to use. A lower cost and… … Wikipedia
Library fires — have happened regularly through the centuries, from the destruction of the Library of Alexandria to the Duchess Anna Amalia Library. Causes vary from arson to the Sun s rays setting fire to leaflets through the action of a magnifying lenser in a… … Wikipedia
Library damage resulting from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake — has been reported in six Asian countries. On December 26, the massive 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake struck off of the northwest coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The resulting tsunamis killed more than 180,000 people. In addition to the… … Wikipedia
Library classification — forms part of the field of library and information science. It is a form of bibliographic classification (library classifications are used in library catalogs, while bibliographic classification also covers classification used in other kinds of… … Wikipedia
Library and Archives Canada — building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Type National Library and National Archives Established … Wikipedia
