Лако-красочные материалы — производство

Universities and colleges have them, cities and municipalities have them, many associa­tions have them, even some corporations have them. Libraries serve as a collection point for books, magazines, journals, newspapers, films, directories, encyclopedias, reference books, art, and other expressions of communication. Obviously, not all libraries have the same focus, and the degree of specialization is typically a matter of funding and charter. Many corporate libraries purchase books that feature their own industry and those industry segments that the company serves, subscribe to magazines and newsletters that serve the same purpose, purchase helpful resources and reference publications, and serve as a central distribution point and collection agency for company papers. Even some departments within a company may have their own distinct library for the edification of members of that department.

The reference desk at most public libraries represents a valuable resource for researchers, at very low cost (other than taxes paid to support it). Most will contain one or more sets of encyclopedias, most contain a guide to government agencies, most have a copy of one or more corporate directories, and most have directories for books, trade publications, and associations. In addition, most public libraries subscribe to a variety of newspapers and magazines. Many university and college libraries have reference books and encyclopedias, books on specific subjects, magazines and other materials related to topics and curricula taught at the school. Many libraries belong to a network that may encompass local and state libraries, and state supported university libraries, and which permits interlibrary loan.