Catalogue
Functions of a Library Catalogue
Introduction – What does a library catalogue help users do? One student needs a specific book from a course reading list. Another is researching climate change in Bangladesh…
From the reading room
Ideas worth exploring
Library Services
What Is Reference Service?
Introduction: Every Question Needs a Starting Point A student begins an assignment but is unsure about which sources to consult. A…
Library Science
I Don’t Know Where to Start: Helping First-Time Library Users
The First Step Can Be the Hardest A first-time visitor walks into a library with an assignment to complete, a book…
Library Science
When Google Isn’t Enough: The Value of a Reference Librarian
Plenty of Information, but Where Is the Answer? A student begins researching an assignment by opening Google. Within moments, the screen…
Library Science
Embargo in an Institutional Repository
What Is an Embargo in an Institutional Repository? An embargo in an institutional repository is a temporary restriction on public access…
Library Science
The Importance of Self-Archiving in Library and Information Science
Self-Archiving in Library and Information Science Self-archiving in Library and Information Science refers to the practice of authors depositing free digital…
Library Science
How Self-Archiving Increases the Visibility and Accessibility of Research
Self-archiving enhances the visibility and accessibility of research by allowing authors to deposit digital copies of their scholarly work in online…
Library Science
Self-Archiving: Meaning, Methods, and Importance
What Is Self-Archiving? Self-archiving is the practice of authors depositing digital copies of their scholarly or intellectual works in online repositories…
Networking
Why Is Network Topology Important in Computer Networking?
Network Topology Network topology refers to the physical or logical arrangement of computers, networking devices, and communication links within a computer…