What are the Different Library Resources?

Resources available at the library, such as books, almanacs, encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, computers, Internet access, globes, maps and more.

Books

Libraries carry many categories of books such as fiction, nonfiction and reference. But some also carry special collections of rare books, manuscripts and maps. The Library of Congress, for example, has a collection of 800,000 rare books and special collections that date back to the 15th Century. Collections like this are valuable resources that offer a glimpse into the minds of early American explorers, cultural figures and politicians.

Almanac

Almanac (also spelled almanack and almanach) is an annual publication that includes information such as weather forecasts, farmers' planting dates, tide tables, and tabular information in a particular field or fields often arranged according to the calendar etc. Astronomical data and various statistics are also found in almanacs, such as the times of the rising and setting of the sun and moon, eclipses, hours of full tide, stated festivals of churches, terms of courts, lists of all types, timelines, and more.

Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia (also spelled encyclopaedia or encyclopædia) is a type of reference work, a compendium holding a summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries, which are usually accessed alphabetically by article name. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries.Generally speaking, unlike dictionary entries, which focus on linguistic information about words, encyclopedia articles focus on factual information to cover the thing or concept for which the article name stands.

Magazines

Magazine collections can be found in most libraries. These collections cover many topics ranging from business to lifestyle. For those seeking a fun read, your library may offer Allure or Sports Illustrated. For foodies who enjoy cooking, magazine titles such as Cooking Light may be available.

Kids can flip through the glossy pages of Ranger Rick, while older adults can browse the latest issue of Seniority. From new parents to dog lovers, many libraries carry magazines that cater to your interest.

Newspapers

 








Newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a day. The worldwide recession of 2008, combined with the rapid growth of web-based alternatives, caused a serious decline in advertising and circulation, as many papers closed or sharply retrenched operations.

Internet

Most libraries offer free Internet access. You can use your local library’s Internet to job hunt on sites such as CareerBuilder or Craigslist, check music venues or find show times for movies. The Internet is a great resource for finding information for school or business projects. If you don’t have an Internet connection at home, take advantage of this resource at a library near you.

Maps/Globes

 

A map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes

A globe is a three-dimensional scale model of Earth (terrestrial globe) or other spheroid celestial body such as a planet, star, or moon. It may also refer to a spherical representation of the celestial sphere, showing the apparent positions of the stars and constellations in the sky (celestial globe). The word "globe" comes from the Latin word globus, meaning round mass or sphere.

  




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