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Abstract:
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A short summary of an article, book, dissertation or other longer work.
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Article:
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An individual piece of writing on a particular subject in a magazine, journal or newspaper.
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Barcode number:
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A 14-digit number used to identify library users and materials.
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Bibliography:
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A list of citations for books, articles and other publications on the same subject.
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Call number:
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A combination of letters and/or numbers that put books in order on the bookshelves and assist in locating materials in the library. Call numbers are based on the subject of the book.
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Catalog:
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A file of all the books and other materials in a library. The Mossey Library catalog is online. Search here for books and other materials available in the library.
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Check out:
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To borrow an item from the library.
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Circulation:
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Desk, department and service where you borrow and return library materials, pay fines for overdue (late), damaged or lost materials, and request materials placed on reserve.
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Citation:
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Brief information that describes a book or article. For books, a citation includes author(s), title, and place, publisher and date of publication. For articles, a citation includes the author(s) and title of the article; name of the journal/periodical; volume (issue) number, date and page numbers.
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Due date:
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Date when an item borrowed from the Library must be returned. Fines (money) may be owed when an item is overdue (not returned on time).
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Fine:
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Money owed for not returning library materials borrowed on time.
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Index:
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A subject guide for periodical articles. It gives citations—journal title, date, volume and pages—and, sometimes abstracts for articles on a particular topic.
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Interlibrary
Loan (ILL):
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A free service to borrow materials from other libraries that are not available at Mossey Library or via MeLCat.
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Journal:
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A scholarly publication containing articles written by different experts about research or experiments—usually published regularly.
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Magazine:
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A publication containing news, current events and articles on popular topics of general interest.
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Periodical:
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Publications such as newspapers, journals and magazines that contain articles and are usually published more often than once a year.
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Reference:
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Department and service with library faculty and materials available to help you start your research and find information on your topic.
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Reserves:
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Located behind the circulation desk, the department where instructors keep books, articles and other class-related materials for students to use in the library for a limited time.
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Renew:
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Request that the due date for an item borrowed from the Library be changed, so that the item can be borrowed for additional time.
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Stacks:
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Areas where bookshelves are located in the Library.
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