National libraries are institutions that play a critical role in preserving a country’s cultural heritage and facilitating access to information for its citizens. They are typically…
In the modern world, we often hear about the term “knowledge society.” This term refers to a society centered around knowledge and its acquisition, dissemination, and…
An electronic journal, or e-journal, is a digital publication that is delivered and accessed via the Internet. In many ways, e-journals are similar to their print…
Non-documentary sources of information refer to sources of information that are not in written or printed form. Non-documentary sources of information form a substantial part of…
Trade literature is an important source for getting information about particular products and their development. Often, it may be the only source for such information. As…
A patent is a legal document that grants an inventor the exclusive right to make, use, and sell their invention for a specific period of time.…
A research report is a comprehensive document that outlines the findings and conclusions of a research project. It is a vital tool in the dissemination of…
Introduction: Research Monographs are “separately published reports on original research that are too long, too specialized, or otherwise unsuitable for publication in one of the standard…
A library classification is a system of organizing and categorizing books and other library materials to help users find the necessary items. Library classification systems are…
Introduction: Primary sources of information are the cornerstones of historical and academic research, serving as invaluable windows into the past and key catalysts for the advancement…