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Stressed out about your paper? Need research help?Where can you go?
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Different Types of Libraries for Different Needs
• Public libraries • serve the general public and their information
needs
• Academic libraries• serve students and professors
• Special libraries • include law libraries, medical libraries, map
libraries, music libraries, and more
Public Libraries
• Computer and internet use
• Appealing to the general public
• Convenient hours
• Desired books, movies, etc
• Pleasant and helpful staffPhoto credit: http://www.123rf.com/photo_14197155_librarian-placing-a-book-in-the-bookshelf-and-smiling.html
Academic Libraries
• Different from public libraries
• More focus on specialized academic research
• Collection and focus depends on size of school,
student needs, etc
• Online databases, journals, and catalogs
Special Libraries
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• Many different types of libraries in this category
• Librarian-mediated research
• Open to general public? Maybe, maybe not
• Thousands of special libraries in the U.S.
Let’s summarize…
• Three general types of libraries
• Public
• Academic
• Special
• Different collections and services based on needs of
patrons
And that research paper you were stressing over?
• Libraries and librarians are there to help you! Make an appointment or stop in to see a reference librarian at your university’s library; they can help you with your research and get you on the right path.
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