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Interesantų aptarnavimo skyrius

English translation: information desk


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11:49 Oct 13, 2010
Lithuanian to English translations [PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Lithuanian term or phrase: Interesantų aptarnavimo skyrius
Interesantų aptarnavimo skyrius

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Olga Prisekina-Olrichs
Netherlands
Local time: 15:51
English translation:information desk
Explanation:
I think "information desk" is the friendly name for it (unless a really big department was meant?).

Even Wiktionary has a virtual one...
"Welcome to the Information desk of Wiktionary, a place where newcomers can ask questions about words and about Wiktionary, ask for help, or post miscellaneous ideas that don’t fit in any of the other rooms." http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary:Information_desk

"The reference desk or information desk of a library is a public service counter where professional librarians provide library users with direction to library materials, advice on library collections and services, and expertise on multiple kinds of information from multiple sources."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_reference_desk

desk
2. counter offering service to customers: a counter where a service is provided, e.g. in a hotel or an airport
3. department of organization: a division of a communications company or other organization that specializes in a particular area of interest
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/Dictionary...
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Valters Feists
Latvia
Local time: 16:51
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3Inquirer Services DepartmentLeonardas


  

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Inquirer Services Department


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information desk


Explanation:
I think "information desk" is the friendly name for it (unless a really big department was meant?).

Even Wiktionary has a virtual one...
"Welcome to the Information desk of Wiktionary, a place where newcomers can ask questions about words and about Wiktionary, ask for help, or post miscellaneous ideas that don’t fit in any of the other rooms." http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary:Information_desk

"The reference desk or information desk of a library is a public service counter where professional librarians provide library users with direction to library materials, advice on library collections and services, and expertise on multiple kinds of information from multiple sources."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_reference_desk

desk
2. counter offering service to customers: a counter where a service is provided, e.g. in a hotel or an airport
3. department of organization: a division of a communications company or other organization that specializes in a particular area of interest
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/Dictionary...


Example sentence(s):
  • Learn more about the U of M campuses at Coffman's Information Desk located on the first floor of Coffman Union, or by calling [..]. The Info Desk offers a complete selection of informational brochures and campus maps.- http://www.coffman.umn.edu/info/
  • ... A confirmation letter of the receipt of Dutch Immigration, confirming the receipt of your residence permit application. This letter can be collected at the Information Desk of the Visitor’s Centre. - http://tinyurl.com/38bvanj

    Reference: http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/Dictionary...
Valters Feists
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Local time: 16:51
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