Drexel University's archives are located in the lower level of the library. Small label placed on library materials and patron IDs that identify the item. This label, consisting of many closely spaced bars that can be read by a computer, represent numbers, which are also visible on the label. Department in the library responsible for gathering and binding periodicals or dissertations and theses. Binding is done to preserve materials for easier and longer use.
Most libraries send out their materials to professional binderies.
All the material contained in one volume. To be allowed to remove an item from the library, usually for a given period of time. Symbols identifying a particular item in the library collection and indicating its location on shelves in the library. This can be in card format or in online electronic format. At Hagerty the catalog is online.