1. Stressed out about your paper? Need research help?
Where can you go?
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3. How can libraries help you?
• Research
• Programs
• Information!
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4. Different Types of Libraries for
Different Needs
• Public libraries
• serve the general public and their information
needs
• Academic libraries
• serve students and professors
• Special libraries
• include law libraries, medical libraries, map
libraries, music libraries, and more
5. Public Libraries
• Computer and internet use
• Appealing to the general public
• Convenient hours
• Desired books, movies, etc
• Pleasant and helpful staff
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6. Academic Libraries
• Different from public libraries
• More focus on specialized academic research
• Collection and focus depends on size of school,
student needs, etc
• Online databases, journals, and catalogs
7. Special Libraries
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• Many different types of libraries in this category
• Librarian-mediated research
• Open to general public? Maybe, maybe not
• Thousands of special libraries in the U.S.
8. Let’s summarize…
• Three general types of libraries
• Public
• Academic
• Special
• Different collections and services based on needs of
patrons
9. And that research paper you were
stressing over?
• Libraries and librarians are there to help you! Make an
appointment or stop in to see a reference librarian at your
university’s library; they can help you with your research
and get you on the right path.
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