library summary

[ˈlaɪbreri ˈsʌməri]
nounpl: library summaries
resumo da biblioteca
1. A brief overview or condensed description of the contents, collections, services, or purpose of a library
The library summary on the website provides information about operating hours and available resources.
O resumo da biblioteca no site fornece informações sobre horários de funcionamento e recursos disponíveis.
2. An abstract or abbreviated account of a book or document found within a library system
I read the library summary before deciding to check out the book.
Li o resumo da biblioteca antes de decidir pegar o livro emprestado.
3. A condensed report detailing library statistics, acquisitions, or performance metrics
The annual library summary showed a 15% increase in circulation this year.
O resumo anual da biblioteca mostrou um aumento de 15% na circulação este ano.
In Brazilian academic and public libraries, library summaries are increasingly important for digital literacy and online research. They serve as gateway information for patrons seeking quick orientation. In the United States, library summaries are institutional tools used for both public communication and internal assessment purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
library overviewlibrary abstractcollection summarylibrary description
Antonyms / Antônimos
detailed library catalogcomprehensive library guide

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resumo da biblioteca
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resumo da biblioteca
Commonly used in academic and institutional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sumário da biblioteca
Alternative form occasionally used
Portugal
resumo da biblioteca
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in European Portuguese

Related Words

library catalogbook summarylibrary descriptionlibrary overviewabstractsynopsis

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a glance (library summary provides information at a glance)
the long and the short of it (library summary provides the long and the short of it)
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