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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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Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:29:56 -0000
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Writers warned off Osbournes
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US television writers are warned against accepting work on a new show hosted by the Osbournes in a dispute over pay claims.
New show for League of Gents
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League of Gentlemen stars Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton create a new show, Psychoville, for BBC Two.
Quarter of Emmerdale extras out
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:39:12 -0000
About a quarter of extras on soap Emmerdale are dropped by bosses who have told them fewer faces will make for a more realistic village feel.
Wainwright creates festival opera
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:27:20 -0000
A Manchester festival commissions singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright to create his first opera for the event.
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