These formats were used both to preserve the material and save space in the library. A catalog of library items in machine-readable format. Items published and appearing on regular or stated intervals and that are intended to appear indefinitely. Newspapers, magazines, journals, yearbooks, etc., are all periodicals. Library activities that maintain library and archival materials for use, either in their original form or in some other way, e.g. microform or digitization, to prevent their damage or disintegration.
Reference refers to a location in the library for books.
Reference books usually do not circulate. Information Services Department providing factual and reference information. Located on entrance level under the atrium. A collection of materials selected by professors and kept separate for use by students for assignments. This makes for easier use by many people.