Library staff holding specialized degrees who help library users use library materials. To extend the amount of time materials can be borrowed. Area where materials are placed prior to being put back on the shelf. Documents that are derived from or based upon the study and analysis of Primary Sources. Secondary sources include reviews, criticisms, editorials and analysis.
Most journal articles are secondary sources and provide analysis, interpretation or evaluation.
A library term for periodicals. The areas of the library where the books are shelved. Here at Boston University, the stacks are open to students. A book listing subject headings for a specific periodical index or database. Do not confuse this with the other kind of thesaurus, a book listing synonyms.