This glossary of terms includes definitions for over 500 words, acronyms, initialisms, and phrases generally used in librarianship or used specifically in Colorado State University (CSU) libraries. The glossary is in alphabetical order. Cross references and multiple definitions are provided where necessary. A four-item annotated bibliography…

Explains regulations and guidelines for becoming a professionally qualified librarian in England, revised by the Library Association. These regulations will affect students who begin post-graduate study in January 1981. The new structure of regulations for professional librarianship features a licentiateship, or two-year license, to practice as a…

This booklet was prepared as a point of reference for the delegates to the White House Conference to familiarize them with the meanings of library and information science related acronyms and terms. The first of three sections of the booklet provides a list of selected acronyms and their meanings. A glossary of selected terms related to library…

Describes some of the confusing aspects of the Bibliography Section (Z Class) of the Library of Congress Classification system and recounts the preparation of a key showing a comparison of the A through P classes with their corresponding Z numbers. The comparative classification key is appended. (JL)

This thesaurus covers the fields of information science and librarianship to a depth that will adequately support indexing, with coverage of related and peripheral fields as warranted by the strength of their relationship to information science and librarianship. Among the related fields are computer science, linguistics, and behavioral and…

Intended for use by foreign students at the Rutgers University Libraries (New Jersey), this guide provides definitions of the following common library terms: abstract, barcode, bibliography, Boolean searching, call number, CD-ROMs, check out, circulation desk, citation, database, due date, electronic journals, electronic workstations, government…

This glossary defines common library terms and serves as a quick reference source for library users. Many of the new terms that have been incorporated to librarianship are consolidated in this document as well as new terms created as a result of developments in technology. Over 150 terms cover abbreviations, acronyms, technology and equipment,…

A glossary for use in the Chicago public schools by teachers of Cantonese-speaking, limited-English-speaking students begins with a section on the Cantonese tone system to assist teachers in pronunciation and a section listing commonly used English words. Sections of vocabulary pertinent to various subject areas follow. Each section contains an…

A glossary of Greek counterparts for terms used in the Chicago public schools' curricula is intended to be used by teachers of native Greek-speaking, limited-English speaking students. An introductory section outlines Greek phonology and pronunciation, and ensuing sections provide English vocabulary lists with both the Greek orthography and…