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- Alternative meanings: Library (computer science), Library (electronics), Library (biology)
In the traditional sense of the word, a library is a collection of books and periodicals. It can refer to an individual's private collection, but more often it is a large collection that is funded and maintained by a city or institution. This collection is often used by people who choose not to--or cannot afford to--purchase an extensive collection themselves.
However, with the collection or invention of media other than books for storing information, many libraries are now also repositories and access points for maps, prints or other artwork, microfilm, microfiche, audio tapes, CDs, LPs, video tapes and DVDs, and provide public facilities to access CD-ROM and subscription databases and the Internet. Thus, modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places to get unrestricted access to information in many formats and from many sources.
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70-643: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration, Package
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Exam 70-643, Windows Server 2008 Applications Platform Configuration. The newest iteration of the Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) program for network administration courses using Windows Server 2008 and mapping to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) 70-643 certification exam. The MOAC IT Professional series is the Official from Microsoft, turn-key Workforce training program that leads to professional certification Read More...
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration: Exam 70-642
William Panek, Tylor Wentworth Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Get ready for the new Windows Server 2008 certification track. With Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2008 and a new generation of certification exams, network administrators have more reason than ever to certify their expertise in the world's leading server software. Inside, find the full coverage you need to prepare for Exam 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring, Read More...
CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide, 4th Edition
James Michael Stewart, Ed Tittel, Mike Chapple Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Building on the popular Sybex Study Guide approach, this book provides 100% coverage of the CISSP Body of Knowledge exam objectives. You'll find: Read More...
Shakespeare on the Double! A Midsummer Night's Dream
William Shakespeare, Mary Ellen Snodgrass (Translated by) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
"The course of true love never did run smooth." Read More...
70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, Package
Microsoft Official Academic Course Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Exam 70-642, Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration. The newest iteration of the Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) program for network administration courses using Windows Server 2008 and mapping to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) 70-642 certification exam. The MOAC IT Professional series is the Official from Microsoft, turn-key Workforce training program that leads to professional certification Read More...
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Answerland (OR) - Oregon's Live Information Service, email or chat live with a reference librarian.
Auburn University (AL) - Ask a Librarian email reference service for the faculty, staff and students of Auburn University.
Meta Description: [ Search the Auburn University Libraries' online catalog, AUBIECat, and other resources available to students, faculty, and staff of Auburn University. ]
Collaborative Live Reference Services - Listing of collaborative live reference services
Email Reference Sites - A list of library sites which have forms for submitting questions by email. Some have archives of previous questions and answers.
Florida International University (FL) - Email or chat with a FIU Reference Librarian.
Meta Description: [ Help with library activities ]
Free Library of Philadelphia (PA) - The Free Library of Philadelphia answers reference questions via an email form and live chat.
Internet Public Library - Volunteer librarians answer general questions or provide starting places for research at the IPL Reference Center.
KANAnswer (KS) - This statewide virtual reference project serves Kansas residents and answers questions about Kansas for non-residents.
Meta Description: [ The State of Kansas statewide virtual reference project ]
Kansas City Public Library (MO) - Email form for asking reference questions of Kansas City Public librarians.
Kenton County Public Library (KY) - Information Station is an online live referencesite where real librarians answer your general reference questions.
Meta Description: [ AskWhyKy is a service provided by the public libraries of Kentucky. Patrons may ask reference questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ]
Kentucky Virtual Library (KY) - Online form to submit questions to the librarians at the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Lappponica - Northern information search (SE) - Information on Lapland, North Calotte and Barents Euro-Arctic, sami people. Provided via email by libraries and museums in Lapland. In Finnish, English and Swedish.
Library of Congress (DC) - An online reference service (via email) from the Library of Congress. Live chat available for certain subject areas.
Meta Description: [ This form uses QuestionPoint, a collaborative reference service brought to you by OCLC and the Library of Congress Global Reference Network. ]
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Nashville Public Library (TN) - Nashville librarians provide reference services via phone or email. Also chat live with a librarian with video, audio, and co-browsing capabilities.
National Library Board of Singapore - Electronic reference source providing brief factual answers or pointers to more in-depth information.
National Library of Scotland - Global, web-based reference service from the National Library of Scotland.
New York State Library (NY) - Guidelines for users submitting reference questions to the New York State Library via email.
Meta Description: [ A part of the New York State Library
web site, this page contains guidelines for users submitting reference
questions via e-mail. ]
Newton Gresham Library (TX) - Online reference services (email and chat) for students, faculty, and staff of Sam Houston State University, TX.
People's Network - Electronic reference library combining resources of the UK's public libraries. Ask questions and check the archives for previous answers. Find readers' groups and reading links.
Meta Description: [ People's Network homepage. ]
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Providence Public Library (RI) - Answers to brief, factual questions and assistance with search strategies via a web form.
Santa Monica Public Library (CA) - Librarians at Santa Monica Public will answer questions via email or fax.
Seattle Public Library (WA) - Seattle Public Library's Quick Information Center offers phone, email and live chat reference service.
Southwest Minnesota State University Library - During the academic year, reference librarians are willing to answer short reference questions by e-mail.
State Library of Tasmania - Form for submitting a reference enquiry to the State Reference Service in Tasmania.
Meta Description: [ Reference management application ]
Stumpers-L - A networking resource for reference questions that have people, in essence, stumped. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University, Stumpers-L was founded as an email-based resource where reference librarians can help each other find the answers to difficult questions, but anyone can join.
Tartu University Library, Estonia - Quick answers to brief questions about materials in the library's reference collection.
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