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A |
| Abridged |
A shortened version of a book or document.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Abstract |
A brief summary of the points in a document, book or article.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library |
| Addendum |
Textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end.
Source: http://www.elook.org/dictionary/addendum.html |
| Annotation |
A note or comment that describes, explains or evaluates a particular document.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Anthology |
A collection of selected musical or literary works or passages.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Appendix |
A supplementary section of a book, also Addendum, an added note or remarks.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/research/begin.htm#cat#21 |
| Archive |
The place in which public records or historic documents are kept.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Article |
An essay or research report written for publication in a journal, magazine, or newspaper.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library |
| Audio-visual material |
See Media |
| Autobiography |
An account of a person's life by himself.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/research/begin.htm#cat#21 |
| Author |
The writer of a book or article. Usually a person, but may be more than one, however, can also be a government agency, a symposium, a company, or other group that does not necessarily give the name(s) of the people who actually wrote the work.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Authority |
(1) An evaluative criteria which involves determining whether the author of an item has the appropriate credentials to make the statements or claims represented in the item;
Source: (1) http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) A person whose opinion is accepted, esp. an expert in a
subject.
Source: (2)
The Oxford English Reference dictionary, 2nd ed. 1996 |
B [top] |
Bar code
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A small white label with closely spaced black stripes that can be read by a computer.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm
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| Bay |
Library shelf.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library
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| Bibliography |
(1) A list of books, journal articles, etc. on a particular topic. Bibliographies can appear at the end of a book, journal, or encyclopedia article, or as a separate publication;
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) List of sources on a specific topic, by a specific author, or about or by many topics and authors. Sometimes a bibliography is published as a book.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm
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| Biography |
A written history of someones life, or an account of the life of something (as an animal, a coin, or a building)
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Book return |
A place to return books when the library is closed.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Boolean operator |
See Operator |
| Bound periodical |
Several issues of a journal or magazine that are fastened together between hard covers so that they resemble a book.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Bound volume |
Formed when issues of a periodical title are gathered together into a hardback volume.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Browser |
A computer application that allows navigation of the World Wide Web. Browsers utilise client – server architecture and take advantage of hyperlinks. (See also Hypertext ; Client-Server ; World Wide Web).
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
C [top] |
Call Number
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(1) A combination of numbers and letters which is used to identify a particular book or item in the library's collection. Items are arranged on the shelves by call number;
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) A combination of numbers and letters assigned to a book to identify its contents and give it a precise location (address) in the library stacks.
Source: (2)
http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm
Refer to http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit03/libraries03_04.phtml for a further explanation & tips for finding books on a shelf. |
| Card catalogue |
The card catalog consists of catalog cards kept in cabinets with drawers. A record of books, journals, conferences to be found in the library on cards. It contains the records of the materials acquired before 1972. The catalog has two parts: one for subjects, the other for authors and titles. The cards are filed alphabetically.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library
 
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| Catalogue |
(1) A database of records (usually a card file or an online database) representing books, journals, media, government documents, and other materials held in a particular library or location. Online catalogues can usually be searched by various methods, such as author, title, subject, call number, or keyword. Typically, they display the call number and location of the material, with descriptive details. (See also Online Catalogue);
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) A source (computerized or paper) which lists the holdings of a library and is used to describe books, serials, government documents, music scores, CD-ROMs, data files, etc.
Source: (2)
http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| CD-ROM (Compact Disk - Read Only Memory) |
(1) The medium on which an index or reference work may be stored and accessed through a computer;
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) A computer-based device that is used for storage of information. Stands for Compact Disk-Read Only Memory.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Checked out |
Borrowed.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library |
| Circulation |
The circulation desk is the place in the library where you check out, renew, and return library materials. You may also place a hold, or report an item missing from the shelves.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Circulation desk |
Service desk where books and other materials are loaned or checked out to library users.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Citation |
(1) A reference or footnote to a book, a magazine or journal article, or another source. It contains all the information necessary to identify and locate the work, including author, title, publisher, date, volume, issue number, and pages;
Source: (1) http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html(2) Information that precisely identifies a book or an article; includes author, title, volume, page numbers and publication information. Often other information such as subject headings or index terms will be included in a citation. Electronic (or computerized) indexes are databases of citations to books, articles, etc.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Class number |
As with Call number is A combination of numbers and letters which is used to identify a particular book or item in the library's collection. Items are arranged on the shelves by call number.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library |
| Client-Server |
In computing, a network design ("architecture") that divides processing between clients and servers. A personal computer or workstation (client) provides the interface and performs some or all of the processing on requests it makes from another supplying computer (server), which maintains the database and processes the requests.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Combination Search |
To perform a combination search, type your search word(s) next to the appropriate search type, and click the "Submit Search" button. You can search one or more categories simultaneously.
Source: http://www.catalog.roselle.lib.il.us/TLCScripts/interpac.dll?CrossFieldForm&Directions=1&Config=new&Branch=,0, |
Compendium |
1) Publication containing a variety of works
2) A concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work
Source: http://www.elook.org/dictionary/compendium.html |
| Controlled vocabulary |
Standardized terms used in searching a specific database. These terms may differ for each database. (See also Descriptor ; Free-text ; Subject Heading)
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Credibility |
An evaluative criteria which involves questioning whether or not an author has the expertise to make the statement he/she is making.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Cross reference |
A device used in catalogs, indexes and thesauri to guide the user to another search term.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| D [top] |
| Database |
A collection of information arranged into individual records to be searched by a computer.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Descriptor |
A word that describes the subject of an article or book; used in many computer databases. (See also Controlled Vocabulary , Subject Heading).
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Dictionary |
A source which provides word or term definitions and correct grammatical usage. Dictionaries may be either general or subject specific.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Directory |
A listings of web sites separated into categories or topical areas. (See also Search Engine).
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Download |
(1) To transfer information from a computer to a computer disk;
(2) to transfer information from one computer to another computer.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Due Date |
The date by which your borrowed books and materials should be returned.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| E [top] |
| Encyclopedia |
(1) General information source which provides overview articles on various branches of knowledge. Encyclopedias may be general or subject-specific. Also Compendium: An abridgment; a synopsis, a brief, condensed summing up;
Source: (1) http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/research/begin.htm#cat#21
(2) A reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Evaluation |
A critical assessment of an information source.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| F [top] |
| Field |
(1) A part of a record which represents one descriptive or identifying element (such as author, title, subject heading, etc.) for an item. (See also Record);
Source: (1) http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) A part of a record used for a particular category of data, i.e. the title field displays the title for each record in a database; other fields include author, subject, call number, circulation status, etc.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Free-text |
A method of constructing a database which does not control or standardize terminology within the fields of a record. (See also Controlled Vocabulary; Keyword ; Subject Heading).
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| G [top] |
| Glossary |
An alphabetical list of words, limited to a special area of knowledge, with their definitions. What you are viewing now is a glossary of library terms.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| H [top] |
| Handbook |
General information source which provides quick reference for a given subject area. Handbooks are generally subject-specific.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Hold |
A "hold" guarantees that a book checked out to another person will be saved for you when it is returned. A book that is currently checked out by another borrower may be recalled through the Libraries Online catalogue or at the Circulation or check-out desk. (See also Recall).
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Holdings |
The materials owned by a library; often refers to the specific dates and volumes of a periodical owned by the library.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Hyperlink |
A predefined linkage between associated concepts or chunks of information, such as words or graphics in a document, that lead the reader to the related text when they are selected. (See also Hypertext).
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Hypermedia |
Various forms of information, such as text, graphics, video and voice, used as elements in a hypertext system.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Hypertext |
The dynamic linking of associated concepts among and within documents, so that the reader can easily move from one concept to another related concept. An example could be any computerized document that can lead the reader to various related information through hyperlinks. (See also Hyperlink).
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| I [top] |
| Icon |
A small symbol on a computer screen that represents a computer operation or data file.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Index |
(1) A list of names or topics usually found at the end of a publication, which directs you to the pages where the names or topics are discussed;
(2) A printed or electronic publication which lists references to periodical articles or books by subject and/or author;
Source: (1-2)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html (3) An alphabetical list of topics with references to where those topics may be found in a book, periodical, newspaper, etc. Indexes may be found in individual books or may be a set of volumes themselves, i.e. New York Times Index, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, Play Index, etc.
Source: (3) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Interlibrary Loan (ILL) |
A service that allows you to borrow materials from other libraries through your own library.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Internet |
The international network of computer networks which provides three basic services: (i) electronic mail, or e-mail, an online message service between computer users; (ii) remote logon, which is the ability to connect to and use services on a computer at other sites; (iii) file transfer protocol or FTP, which allows users to move files from one computer to another. (See also World Wide Web).
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| ISBN |
International Standard Book Number (ISBN); a numerical code given to a book which uniquely identifies it.
Source: http://www.lib.utah.edu/science/glossary.html
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| ISSN |
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN); a numerical code given to a serial (periodical) which uniquely identifies it.
Source: http://www.lib.utah.edu/science/glossary.html
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| Issue |
Formed when journal or magazine articles are combined for publication.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Item |
Word used for a book, journal, material located in the library.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library |
| J [top] |
| Journal |
(1) A publication, issued on a regular basis, which contains scholarly research published as articles, papers, research reports, or technical reports. (See also Magazine ; Periodical)
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html (2) Magazine with articles written by professors, scholars and experts for researchers and professionals; examples include American Economic Review, Journal of the American Medical Association, Modern Fiction Studies, etc.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| K [top] |
| Keyword |
(1) A significant or memorable word or term in the title, abstract or text of an item that indicates its subject;
(2) a type of search method which retrieves search terms from anywhere in the record. (See also Free-Text).
Source: (1-2)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| L [top] |
| LCSH. |
See Library of Congress Subject Headings. |
| Library catalogue |
See Online Catalogue |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) |
(1) List of accepted subject terms used in many library catalogues and some indexes. (See also Subject Heading);
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) Terms used by the Library of Congress to divide knowledge into related subject areas.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Link |
See Hyperlink. |
| Loan period |
The length of time library materials may be borrowed. The time varies depending on the type of material borrowed and the borrower's status (student, faculty or staff).
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Local Area Network (LAN) |
A direct connection of computers by some type of cable. (See also Network).
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| M [top] |
| Magazine |
(1) A publication, issued on a regular basis, containing popular articles, written and illustrated in a less technical manner than articles found in a journal. (See also Journal ; Periodical);
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) Periodical with short, simply written articles for layman and non-professionals.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Media |
In libraries, the term is used to describe material in a non-print format, such as slides, video, and music.
Source: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Menu |
Refers to a list of options available in a computer application.
Source:http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Microfiche |
(1) Photographically reduced images reproduced as small card-like pieces of film. (See also Microform);
Source: (1) http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) A flat sheet of film that stores periodicals or other documents.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm
This form of Media is housed in the West Indiana & Special Collections Division on the Second Floor of The Alma Jordan Library. |
| Microfilm |
(1) Photographically reduced images of a printed page in reel to reel format. (See also Microform);
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) A roll of film either 16mm or 35mm that stores periodicals or other documents.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm
This form of Media is housed in the West Indiana & Special Collections Division on the Second Floor of The Alma Jordan Library. |
| Microform |
(1) A reduced sized photographic reproduction of printed information on reel to reel film (microfilm), film cards (microfiche), or opaque pages that can be read with a microform reader/printer;
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) Film on a reel (microfilm) or in the shape of a card (microfiche), on which information may be stored; read and printed on a machine called a reader-printer. Some newspaper articles and popular magazines are available on microfiche.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm
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| Microform Reader |
Equipped with a magnifying lens and light, this machine is used to read microforms.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm
This form of Media is housed in the West Indiana & Special Collections Division on the Second Floor of The Alma Jordan Library. |
| Multimedia |
A system of computer presentations which allows you to see and hear information through access to videotapes, and videodiscs.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| N [top] |
| Network |
A communication system made up of computers which are connected. This arrangement allows information transfer from one computer to another in "real time". (See also Local Area Network (LAN); Wide Area Network (WAN))
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| O [top] |
| Online |
Pertaining to computer equipment connected to and interacting with a functioning computer system.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Online catalogue |
A computerized database which usually can be searched by various search methods such as author, title, subject, or call number to find out what a library owns. Online catalogues will display the call number and the location of the material. (See also Catalogue, Library Catalogue);
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
The Online catalogue of The Alma Jordan Library, St. Augustine, UWI is called OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)
Source: (2)
The Alma Jordan Library , UWI |
| OPAC |
Online Public Access Catalogue or Online Catalogue.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library
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| Operator (Boolean Operator) |
Words such as AND, OR, or NOT that are used to combine search terms to broaden or narrow a search via the computer.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library , UWI |
| P [top] |
| Periodical |
Journals, magazines, newspapers, etc. that are published at regular intervals (weekly, monthly, etc.), usually more than once a year. (See also Serial)
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Periodical Index |
An alphabetical list that refers you to articles within periodicals. The list is generally arranged by subject or author. Periodical indexes are used to locate articles by subject or author within magazines, journals, and newspapers. Some Periodical indexes are computerized.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library , UWI |
| Perspective |
An evaluative criteria which considers the author's approach or point of view.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Preface |
An introduction statement to a book.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/research/begin.htm#cat#21 |
| Primary source |
An account by an eyewitness or the first recorder of an event in written or other form.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Q [top] |
| Quarterly |
A periodical that is published every quarter
Source: http://www.elook.org/dictionary/quarterly.html |
| R [top] |
| Reader’s guide |
A subject and author index to articles in magazines.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/research/begin.htm#cat#21 |
| Recall |
A request for the return of library material before the due date. A book that is currently checked out by another borrower may be recalled through the Libraries Online catalogue or at the Circulation or check-out desk. (See also Hold).
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Record |
(1) The representation of a particular item in a database. A record is generally divided into various fields, each of which represents a type of information that describes or identifies that item. (See also Field);
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) A collection of related data, arranged in fields and treated as a unit when searching a database.
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Reference |
(1) A service that provides assistance to information users to find needed information;
(2) sometimes it refers to reference collections, such as encyclopedias, indexes, CD-ROM databases, handbooks, directories, etc.;
Source: (1-2)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html (3) A special area in a library where librarians and a collection of reference materials are located to help you with your research needs. Reference materials include books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, or our computer database. These materials may NOT be checked out.
Source: (3) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Reference books |
General information books for use only in the Library.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library , UWI |
| Reliability |
An evaluative criteria which involves questioning whether or not the facts presented in a work are accurate.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Remote access |
Remote Access. A phrase used to describe the connection of one computer to another computer located in different places.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Renewal |
The process of extending the loan period of library materials.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Reserve |
A library service that manages the circulation of course materials selected by instructors or professors.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Reserve materials |
A selection of specific books, periodical articles, and other materials which faculty require students to read for a particular course.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| S [top] |
| Scope |
An evaluative criteria which looks at what information is or is not included in a work.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Search Engine |
Computer programs used in databases and on the Internet that search for records that match your request. In a catalog or index database, search engines search specified fields (author, title, subject headings, etc.) of each record in the database. On the web, the robots crawl about the web indexing sites, usually looking at URLs, text in the document, or the heading of the document. (See also Directory and Combination Search ).
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Search Operator |
See Operator. |
| Search Statement / Search Query |
Terms or phrases with operators that we enter into the online catalog or electronic index to search. (See also Keyword ; Controlled Vocabulary).
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Secondary sources |
Works that are not original manuscripts, contemporary records or documents associated with an event, but which analyze, evaluate, interpret or criticize primary sources.
Source: http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm |
| Serial |
A library term for periodicals: items which are published regularly: such as magazines, journals, newspapers, yearbooks, etc. (See also Periodical).
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Sorting bay |
Recently returned books can be found in this area before they are sorted and shelved.
Source:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/library/Virtual_Tour_2005/sortingbay.htm |
| Source |
A general term used for library material that provides information.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| STA |
Abbreviation for St. Augustine.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library , UWI |
| Stacks |
The shelving units where library books and periodicals are located.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library , UWI |
| Subject heading |
A term or phrase used in indexes and library catalogues to group together materials on the same topic. (See also Descriptor ; Controlled Vocabulary).
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Subject search |
A search using the correct Library of Congress Subject Heading.
Source: The Alma Jordan Library , UWI |
| T [top] |
| Terminal |
One station that is part of a computer system.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Thesaurus |
(1) A list of categorized terms, such as synonyms and related words;
Source: (1)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html
(2) A reference book of synonyms;
Source: (2) http://204.56.132.81/library/LibLingo.htm
(3) A listing of suject headings used in a particular database or other resource. (See also Descriptor; Subject Heading).
Source: (3)
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| U [top] |
| Uniform Resource Locator |
See URL. |
| Upload |
To transfer information from a computer system or a microcomputer to another computer system or a larger computer system.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| URL (Uniform Resource Locator) |
The string of characters that identifies a particular web site and serves as its "address." URLs may be entered in a web browser to retrieve a known site.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| V [top] |
| Vertical file |
A subject file of pamphlet material.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/research/begin.htm#cat#21
The Vertical File is housed in the West Indiana & Special Collections Division on the Second Floor of The Alma Jordan Library. |
| Volume |
An item which contains the total collection of all sequential periodical issues over a given time period.
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| W [top] |
| Web |
See World Wide Web. |
| Web browser |
See Browser. |
| Wide Area Network (WAN) |
Local area networks connected together by using telephones or other types of communications equipment. (See also Local Area Network/LAN).
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| World Wide Web. |
A network of information, as a part of the Internet, that includes text, graphic, sound and moving images. Also known as the Web, WWW, or W(3). It incorporates a variety of Internet tools into one method of access, such as the Web browsers Netscape or Internet Explorer. (See also Internet).
Source:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/rguides/studentinstruction/glossary.html |
| Y [top] |
| Yearbook |
A book giving information on previous years.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/research/begin.htm#cat#21 |
