Library Science Jargon

noun a previous issue or edition of a magazine or newspaper

adjective referring to something that is outdated or no longer current

• The library keeps a collection of back numbers of academic journals for reference.
• I found some interesting articles in the back numbers of this magazine.
• I scored a back number of that comic book I used to collect.
• His outdated views on the topic make him a back number in the field of technology.

noun a collection of various items or passages

adjective relating to or consisting of a collection of various items or passages

• The library's special collections department is responsible for managing the collectanea of rare books and manuscripts.
• I stumbled upon a box of old collectanea in my grandparents' attic.
• I love browsing through all the random collectanea at flea markets.
• Her mind was a collectanea of memories, each one carefully catalogued and preserved.

noun a detailed written study or essay on a single subject, usually within a limited scope

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• The professor published a monograph on the history of ancient civilizations.
• I found a really interesting monograph about climate change at the library.
• I'm not really into monographs, I prefer reading more casual stuff.
• Her thesis was like a monograph of her thoughts and experiences.

noun a person who collects or hoards books, often without reading them

• The bibliotaph was known for hoarding rare and valuable books in their private collection.
• I heard that guy is a bibliotaph - he never lets anyone borrow his books.
• Don't be such a bibliotaph, share your books with your friends.
• She was a bibliotaph when it came to her emotions, keeping them tightly guarded and hidden from others.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

• The data can only be accessed by authorized personnel.
• I accessed the website using my login credentials.
• I hacked into the system and accessed all the files.
• She accessed her inner strength to overcome the challenges.