Catalogue
A library catalogue is a register of all bibliographic items found in a library or group of libraries, such as a network of libraries at several locations.
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Call number
The call number is what you see on the spine of the book that tells you where the book can be found on the library shelves. The term "call number" dates from times when libraries had closed stacks and users had to request (or "call for") the book using that number. The call number identifies the book. In most libraries today the call number comes from a classification system and represents the main subject of the book. It is also a unique identifier for that physical volume in that library, although this role of identifier has been partially replaced by the barcodes libraries place on books and that are used by the circulation systems.
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Circulation Desk
The main public service point is the circulation desk or loans desk, usually found near the main entrance of a library. It provides lending services and facilities for return of loaned items. Renewal of materials and payment of fines are also handled at the circulation desk.
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Citation
A "citation" is the way to tell readers that certain material in a written matter came from another source. It also gives readers the information necessary to find that source again
Copyright
Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution.
Citation Style
A precise way of arranging the information needed to identify an item. Entities (organizations, publications, or fields of study) do this to create consistency within their publications, but each entity has its own style.
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Classification Number
A library classification is a system by which library resources are arranged according to subject.
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