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autorecon The automated process used to enhance the bibliographic records in the library
database with information from an Alliance Plus CDROM or Alliance Plus Online
database. Autorecon is an abbreviated term for Automated Retrospective Conversion.
available A copy status that indicates a copy is on the shelf and available for checkout.
See Also copy status.
Bar Tender Thirdparty barcode-creation software product that works in concert with Follett
Software products.
barcode A printed identification code composed of black and white lines that are machine-
readable. In Circulation Plus and Catalog Plus, barcodes identify patrons and copies.
barcode number The combination of letters and numbers that represent the same identity as a scanned
barcode.
barcode symbology The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular barcode,
such as Code 39, Codabar, or Labelcode 4.
barcode scanner A device which, when passed over a barcode, reads the black and white lines and
translates them into letters and numbers so the computer can read them.
baud The unit in which the signalling rate of a communication channel is measured. 1 baud
is 1 symbol per second.
bibliographic record The MARC record for each title in your collection. For each title, you create one
bibliographic record. Each bibliographic record can have multiple copy records if your
library has more than one copy of a title.
bibliographic template Cataloging's bibliographic templates contain the tag, subfield, and indicator text fields
frequently used for creating MARC bibliographic records for the commonly cataloged
material types.
block condition A warning message that interrupts a circulation transaction. These messages must be
acknowledged before proceeding with a transaction. Block conditions usually indicate
the transaction should not be allowed to proceed.
Boolean operators Terms that express a logical relationship between keywords or phrases. The Power
search in OPAC and WebCollection Plus uses AND, OR, and BUT NOT.
brief record A bibliographic record with only minimal cataloging information (title, author, and
local call number).
Catalog Plus An integrated software product that automates library cataloging functions. Catalog
Plus consists of the following:
Cataloging System Setup
Reports OPAC
Utilities
Cataloging A Follett Software module that allows users to create, update, delete, import, and
export MARC bibliographic records and copy records.
category The userdefined name assigned to a group within your collection. Categories allow
copies to be grouped together for listings and statistical purposes.
checkin The transaction that occurs when a patron returns a checkedout copy. When a copy is
checked in, the copy record status changes from checked out to available.
checkout The transaction that occurs when a patron takes a copy out of the library. When a copy
is checked out, the copy record status changes from available to checked out.