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A '''library''' was a place where information, usually in [[book]] or [[computer]] form, was stored and accessible to others. Usually the books were grouped by genre (fiction, non-fiction, history, etc.) and then sorted alphabetically by the author's last name. [[Librarian]]s worked in libraries to assist those with information needs.
 
 
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[[File:Library.jpg|thumb|Inside a school library]]
 
A '''library''' was a location where information, usually in [[book]]s or electronically, was stored and accessible to others. [[Librarian]]s worked in libraries to assist those with information needs.
   
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The [[Library of Alexandria]] and the [[Bibliotheca Corviniana]] were two historic examples of vast library collections on [[Earth]]. ({{DIS|Perpetual Infinity}})
In [[2152]], [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]] was taken to the [[31st century]] by [[Crewman]] [[Daniels (Crewman)|Daniels]], where the two were trapped due to the changes to the [[timeline]]. While there, Daniels led Archer into a library (with books, not on computer), to confirm that any trace of the [[United Federation of Planets]] had been erased from [[history]]. Archer, while looking over the books, noticed one called "[[The Romulan Star Empire]]", but Daniels made sure he didn't look at it.
 
   
 
In [[2152]], [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]] was taken to [[31st century]] [[Earth]] by [[Crewman]] {{dis|Daniels|Crewman}}, where the two were then trapped due to changes to the [[timeline]]. While there, Daniels led Archer into a library (with [[paper]] books), to confirm that any trace of the [[United Federation of Planets]] had been erased from [[history]]. Archer, while looking over the books, noticed one called ''[[The Romulan Star Empire]]'', but Daniels made sure he didn't look at it. In Daniels' original timeline, the library contained only electronically stored information and was located on the same [[street]] as a [[monument]] to the Federation. The lack of information on the Federation caused Daniels to realize that it was Archer's absence from the timeline that created the future they had ended up in. ({{ENT|Shockwave, Part II}})
A library was on the same [[street]] as a monument to the Federation, and didn't contain [[paper]] books but computer terminals. ({{ENT|Shockwave, Part II}})
 
   
While [[Kolos (Klingon)|Kolos]] was serving his sentence [[mining]] [[dilithium]] on [[Rura Penthe]] in [[2152]], he remarked to Captain Archer that he had perhaps spent too much time in the [[law]] library and not enough on the battlefield. ({{ENT|Judgment}})
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While {{dis|Kolos|Klingon}} was serving his sentence [[mining]] [[dilithium]] on [[Rura Penthe]] later that year, he remarked to Captain Archer that he had perhaps spent too much time in the [[law]] library and not enough on the battlefield. ({{ENT|Judgment}})
   
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''In the [[alternate reality]] [[2259]], {{alt|James T. Kirk}} compared [[John Harrison]]'s having attacked the [[Kelvin Memorial Archive]] to bombing a library, and questioned his reasons for doing so, as the information stored there was public record. ({{film|12}})''
In [[2269]], [[Spock]], [[Doctor]] [[Leonard McCoy|McCoy]], and Captain [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] encountered a library of sorts on the [[planet]] [[Sarpeidon]], run by a Mr. [[Atoz]]. ({{TOS|All Our Yesterdays}})
 
   
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By [[2267]], [[Samuel T. Cogley]] owned thousands of law books in his library. ({{TOS|Court Martial}})
{{ShipClass|Sovereign}} [[starship]]s were equipped with a library.
 
   
In [[2375]], [[Commander]]s [[William T. Riker|Riker]] and [[Deanna Troi|Troi]] were researching the [[Son'a]], [[Tarlac]], and [[Ellora]] in the ship's library.
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In [[2269]], [[Spock]], [[Doctor]] [[Leonard McCoy|McCoy]], and Captain [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] encountered a library on the [[planet]] [[Sarpeidon]], run by a Mr. [[Atoz]]. ({{TOS|All Our Yesterdays}})
   
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Also in 2269, [[Nyota Uhura]] found writings by [[Stavos Keniclius]] in the library computer. ({{TAS|The Infinite Vulcan}})
Another [[officer]] present was researching the ''[[Apollo 11]]'' mission, and another the history of the [[Founder]]s. ({{film|9}})
 
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In [[2373]], the consciousness of [[Tieran]] in the body of [[Kes]] asked his supporters when ground would be broken on a new library, one of many charitable projects he had planned to try to enhance his reputation with the [[Ilari]] people. [[Nori (Ilari)|Nori]] replied that it would be soon. ({{VOY|Warlord}})
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A shipboard library was available on the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}. In [[2375]], [[Commander]]s [[William T. Riker|Riker]] and [[Deanna Troi|Troi]] were researching the [[Son'a]], [[Tarlac]], and [[Ellora]] in the ship's library. Another [[officer]] present was researching the ''[[Apollo 11]]'' mission, and another the history of the [[Founder]]s. ({{film|9}})
   
 
''In an [[alternate timeline]], where [[Data]] held the [[Lucasian Chair]], he met with [[Jean-Luc Picard]] and [[Geordi La Forge]] in his library at [[Cambridge University]].'' ({{TNG|All Good Things...}})
 
''In an [[alternate timeline]], where [[Data]] held the [[Lucasian Chair]], he met with [[Jean-Luc Picard]] and [[Geordi La Forge]] in his library at [[Cambridge University]].'' ({{TNG|All Good Things...}})
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{{bginfo|An early behind-the-scenes name for the [[science station]] on the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} was "library-computer station". Furthermore, in the first draft script of {{TOS|Charlie X}}, the vessel was referred to as having an actual library on-board (it was also referred to in a developmental memo [[Robert H. Justman]] wrote [[Gene Roddenberry]], on {{d|7|June|1966}}, regarding that script).}}
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The term library could also refer to one's own personal collection of books. A copy of ''[[The Cosmos A to Z]]'' owned by [[Jonathan Archer]] had a [[label]] inside, inscribed with the words, "''From the library of [[Admiral]] Johnny Archer''". ({{ENT|Fusion}})
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==Types of libraries==
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* [[Botanical library]]
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* [[Law library]]
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* [[Library complex]]
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** [[Library Computer Access and Retrieval System]]
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* [[Medical library]]
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* [[Medical record library]]
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* [[Station library]]
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* [[Technical library]]
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== See also ==
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* [[Bookstore]]
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* [[Library computer]]
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* [[Library database]]
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* [[Library program]]
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* [[Library tape]]
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* [[Newstand]]
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* [[Ship's library computer console]]
   
 
== External link ==
 
== External link ==
 
* {{wikipedia}}
 
* {{wikipedia}}
 
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Inside 31st century library

Rows of bookshelves in a library

Library

Inside a school library

A library was a location where information, usually in books or electronically, was stored and accessible to others. Librarians worked in libraries to assist those with information needs.

The Library of Alexandria and the Bibliotheca Corviniana were two historic examples of vast library collections on Earth. (DIS: "Perpetual Infinity")

In 2152, Captain Jonathan Archer was taken to 31st century Earth by Crewman Daniels, where the two were then trapped due to changes to the timeline. While there, Daniels led Archer into a library (with paper books), to confirm that any trace of the United Federation of Planets had been erased from history. Archer, while looking over the books, noticed one called The Romulan Star Empire, but Daniels made sure he didn't look at it. In Daniels' original timeline, the library contained only electronically stored information and was located on the same street as a monument to the Federation. The lack of information on the Federation caused Daniels to realize that it was Archer's absence from the timeline that created the future they had ended up in. (ENT: "Shockwave, Part II")

While Kolos was serving his sentence mining dilithium on Rura Penthe later that year, he remarked to Captain Archer that he had perhaps spent too much time in the law library and not enough on the battlefield. (ENT: "Judgment")

In the alternate reality 2259, James T. Kirk compared John Harrison's having attacked the Kelvin Memorial Archive to bombing a library, and questioned his reasons for doing so, as the information stored there was public record. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

By 2267, Samuel T. Cogley owned thousands of law books in his library. (TOS: "Court Martial")

In 2269, Spock, Doctor McCoy, and Captain Kirk encountered a library on the planet Sarpeidon, run by a Mr. Atoz. (TOS: "All Our Yesterdays")

Also in 2269, Nyota Uhura found writings by Stavos Keniclius in the library computer. (TAS: "The Infinite Vulcan")

In 2373, the consciousness of Tieran in the body of Kes asked his supporters when ground would be broken on a new library, one of many charitable projects he had planned to try to enhance his reputation with the Ilari people. Nori replied that it would be soon. (VOY: "Warlord")

A shipboard library was available on the USS Enterprise-E. In 2375, Commanders Riker and Troi were researching the Son'a, Tarlac, and Ellora in the ship's library. Another officer present was researching the Apollo 11 mission, and another the history of the Founders. (Star Trek: Insurrection)

In an alternate timeline, where Data held the Lucasian Chair, he met with Jean-Luc Picard and Geordi La Forge in his library at Cambridge University. (TNG: "All Good Things...")

An early behind-the-scenes name for the science station on the USS Enterprise was "library-computer station". Furthermore, in the first draft script of TOS: "Charlie X", the vessel was referred to as having an actual library on-board (it was also referred to in a developmental memo Robert H. Justman wrote Gene Roddenberry, on 7 June 1966, regarding that script).

The term library could also refer to one's own personal collection of books. A copy of The Cosmos A to Z owned by Jonathan Archer had a label inside, inscribed with the words, "From the library of Admiral Johnny Archer". (ENT: "Fusion")

Types of libraries

See also

External link