M Top of Page Magazine Type of periodical containing popular articles which are usually shorter and less authoritative than journal articles. Microfiche Filmed copy of a publication stored on a 4 x 6 flat sheet. Microfilm Filmed copy of a publication stored on reels. Monograph A scholarly book. O P Top of Page Periodical Publication published on a regular basis and intended to be continued indefinitely.
Examples are newspapers, magazines, and journals.
Q R Top of Page Ready Reference Reference books most frequently used, so shelved on the 2 bookcases nearest to the Reference Desk. Record Listing for any item in a database or electronic catalog. The record usually provides bibliographic and descriptive information about the publication or item. Reference Desk Main information desk on the first floor of the Library. Reference Librarians Professional librarians who staff the Reference Desk to provide assistance to all library patrons.