Library Glossary: P
Periodical -
A general term referring to any publication which is published at regular intervals of time: Weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc. (more than once a year). See also Current Periodicals.
Perkins Library-
Perkins is the major repository for resources in the social sciences and humanities.
Perkins Library System -
The Perkins Library system consists of Perkins Library and the branch libraries: Biological and Environmental Sciences; Chemistry; Engineering; Lilly; Math-Physics; Music; Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections.
Pink Strings -
Forget the binders knot! We use pink strings to secure binding units. Strings may be ordered from Supplies.
Professional School Libraries -
Professional (autonomous) school libraries include Divinity, Fuqua, Law, and Medicine. These libraries report to the
administrators of the Divinity, Business, Law, & Medical schools.
Public Documents and Maps Department -
Located in the basement of Perkins Library, the department receives and services documents from the federal government, state governments, and major international organizations, as well as state, U.S. and international maps.
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