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Libraries facilitate societal advancement; which statement best describes this role?
Libraries facilitate societal advancement; which statement best describes this role?
- Libraries offer free access to a diverse range of books, promoting individual knowledge and societal progress. (correct)
- Libraries focus on collecting scientific journals to aid researchers.
- Libraries primarily serve as tourist attractions, drawing visitors and boosting local economies.
- Libraries mainly function as venues for conducting academic conferences and workshops.
Considering the Oxford dictionary's definition, which option aligns most closely with the role libraries play?
Considering the Oxford dictionary's definition, which option aligns most closely with the role libraries play?
- A secured vault for storing precious metals and artifacts.
- An institution focused on facilitating scholarly debates and discussions.
- A place dedicated to the storage, usage, and preservation of diverse materials such as books.
- A hub for community social events and gatherings. (correct)
Which activity most effectively demonstrates a library's role in preserving history?
Which activity most effectively demonstrates a library's role in preserving history?
- Documenting current global events in real-time.
- Facilitating scientific research to uncover new discoveries.
- Enabling the reading of ancient manuscripts, providing direct access to historical texts.
- Publishing articles that interpret past events. (correct)
What function of libraries is most vital to their importance in society?
What function of libraries is most vital to their importance in society?
What is the main task of a National Library?
What is the main task of a National Library?
Which type of library generally allows unrestricted entry to the public?
Which type of library generally allows unrestricted entry to the public?
What makes a specialized library different from a public one?
What makes a specialized library different from a public one?
What is the best description of a Major job associated with Mobile Libraries?
What is the best description of a Major job associated with Mobile Libraries?
What advancement is MOST associated with modern libraries?
What advancement is MOST associated with modern libraries?
Which of these describes a category of books available at the Al-Azhar library?
Which of these describes a category of books available at the Al-Azhar library?
Flashcards
Libraries as Cultural Landmarks
Libraries as Cultural Landmarks
Libraries symbolize a society's advancement in culture and learning.
Role of Libraries
Role of Libraries
A library acts as a repository for books, materials and historical records.
Function of a National Library
Function of a National Library
A National Library preserves the nation's literary and intellectual output.
Access in Public Libraries
Access in Public Libraries
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Modern Libraries feature
Modern Libraries feature
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Restoration Project Aim
Restoration Project Aim
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Libraries Place in Society
Libraries Place in Society
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Specialized Library
Specialized Library
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Libraries Preserve History
Libraries Preserve History
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Mobile Library Activity
Mobile Library Activity
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Study Notes
- Libraries are considered important cultural landmarks because they mark the level of civilizational and cultural progress.
- Libraries, according to the Oxford dictionary, provide a place to store and use books and other materials.
- The role of libraries in preserving history is enabling people to read ancient manuscripts.
- Libraries hold a significant place in society because they enhance the reading habit among individuals.
- National Libraries function by collecting legal deposits from publishers or authors.
- Public Libraries offer access without any restrictions.
- Specialized Libraries focus on a single domain of knowledge.
- Mobile Libraries are associated with circulating to cover areas without libraries.
- Modern Libraries provide electronic access due to technological advancements.
- Hadith is an example of a category of books mentioned in the Al-Azhar library.
- The original Al-Azhar Library was located in Zawiat al-Qibghawiya, Zawiat al-Taybarasiya, and other locations within the mosque.
- The establishment of the Al-Azhar Library in the modern era was due to a suggestion by Muhammad Abdu to gather dispersed books for preservation.
- The museum for library Al-Azhar's rarities was prepared in 2008, 1428 H.
- The Al-Azhar library has approximately 110,000 printed titles.
- There are approximately 50,000 manuscripts in the Al-Azhar library.
- Sheikh Al-Azhar Prof. Dr. Mohammed Said Tantaoui initiated the library's development.
- One of the aims of the Sheik Maktoum bin Rashid Al-Maktoum project is to convert the manuscripts from physical to electronic format.
- The second unit of the restoration project started in 2008, 1428 H.
- The project to restore and digitize the manuscripts involves supplying the library with restoration equipment such as machines and synthetic fibers.
- The indexing of the manuscripts of Al-Azhar Library began in April 1943, 1361 H.
- The purpose of the 'Proposal of Al-Azhar's Memory' project is to recall Al-Azhar's historical greatness and showcase its methodology as a beacon of knowledge.
- The 'Panorama of Heritage' in the 'Proposal of Al-Azhar's Memory' project includes a panorama that highlights Al-Azhar's timeline from its inception to present and its architectural heritage.
- Al-Azhar signed a memorandum of understanding with the Zayed Grand Mosque Center for the new library project.
- The 'E-service' provides electronic resources and services in library services.
- The 'Interior Reader Service' includes Electronic Books, Printed Books, Journals, University Press Books, and Electronic Books.
- The focus of the 'Arama wahyaa' service is group reading service.
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