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Library Catalog

Definition: A library catalog is a list that includes all the books, magazines, and other materials that a library has. It helps you find what you are looking for in the library.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use a library catalog to search for a specific book by title, author, or subject.
• You can access the catalog online or at the library, usually on a computer or through a card system.

Example:

• "I searched the library catalog to find a book about dinosaurs."

Advanced Usage:

• In many libraries, the catalog is computerized, making it easier to search using keywords.
• Some library catalogs also show if a book is currently available or checked out.

Word Variants:

• Catalog (or Catalogue in British English): This can refer to any list of items, not just in a library.
• Cataloging (verb): The process of creating and updating the library catalog.

Different Meanings:

• Outside of libraries, “catalog” can refer to any organized list, like a product catalog for a store.

Synonyms:

• Index
• Inventory
• Directory

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "library catalog," you might use "look up" in this context:
  • Look up: To search for information, as in "I need to look up this book in the library catalog."

Summary:

A library catalog is an important tool for anyone using a library. It helps you find and locate resources efficiently.

Academic

Noun

1. an enumeration of all the resources of a library

Synonyms

• library catalogue