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This is a comprehensive guide to creating catalog entries for books, including rules for determining the appropriate author and title headings. It is an essential resource for librarians, catalogers, and anyone involved in creating bibliographic records.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A fascinating look at a rare collection of books, manuscripts, and letters from the library of Count Hoym, a wealthy bibliophile from 18th-century Saxony. Written by E. Gordon Duff, one of the foremost authorities on rare books and manuscripts, the book provides a detailed catalog of the items in the collection, as well as insightful commentary on their historical and cultural significance. Notes Upon a Unique Collection is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of books and libraries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Celebrate librarianship and the love of libraries with this new collection of quotes. Included are 100 of the most insightful, thought-provoking, and uplifting aphorisms about books, the joy of reading, intellectual freedom, and librarianship.

As in the second edition of Building Blocks for Planning Functional Library Space, this volume outlines the measures of space needed for the use of equipment and furniture within a library setting. It provides drawings of typical library furniture and equipment along with diagrams of the space required for their use. In addition, this volume also contains a brief text that provides an overview of the planning process, as well as details on several aspects of design and planning.With this expanded and revised edition, planners of new, renovated, or existing space will be better able to effectively utilize the space they have and to resist the temptation to overload a given space with too many functions. This third edition significantly expands the number of illustrations found in the previous edition, adding information on newer library technology and amenities. Photographs of furniture and equipment in library settings further enhance the user's understanding of applicable square footage needs. Designed to be consulted after the decision to build has been made, this volume answers the critical question, "e;How much space do we need?"e;.

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Get your creative juices flowing with this collection of witty and thought-provoking writing prompts specifically for library lovers. This Journal Is Overdue is an invitation to daydream, doodle, and play. Rewrite the ending of a novel on your shelves, recount memories of the first time you read a favorite book, or jot down creative inspiration.

Including versions of traditional indexes, periodicals and scholarly journals, online statistical data sets, and websites maintained by a variety of institutions, associations, and advocacy groups, this title covers sociology and psychology reference options.

Focuses on print and electronic sources that are key to economics and business reference. Readers will find information on business law, electronic commerce, international business, management of information systems, market research, and much more.

Provides an annotated list of print and electronic biomedical and health-related reference sources, including Internet resources and digital image collections. Readers will find relevant research, clinical, and consumer health information resources.