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copy status The copy status indicates the assigned designation of a copy. The possible copy
statuses are:
Available At the bindery
Lost Missing
Checked out Loaned out
On hold
The copy status can be changed from the Edit Copy dialog in Cataloging.
counters An internal log in the application used to determine a physical count, such as monthly
and yearly circulation counters.
daily startup A group of tasks performed by Circulation Desk at the beginning of each new day of
circulation. The results of these tasks sometimes produce exception reports to alert
librarians of certain conditions, such as a hold expiring or being deleted.
data Information stored in a field in a record in a file.
data extraction The process of copying certain data from the database to a comma-delimited ASCII
file. The data can then be further processed by another application.
data source Any media or electronic source, such as Alliance Plus Online, CDs, or union databases,
that contains searchable records.
database A general term referring to a collection of data stored in one or more files. Entries
within a database are usually called records that contain fields that contain data.
Example : Within the patron database, there will be a record for each patron. Individual
patron records contain fields that specify the patron's home address, alternate address,
patron type, etc.
database integrity A term used most often in records management to indicate that all relevant records are
filed correctly.
database server 1. A computer on a network where data files are stored.
2. A software application that manages the flow of data files on the network.
DCOM Distributed Component Object Model. A packet transfer schema that uses globally
unique names to transfer data across a network. Employed by several Follett services,
including Follett Data Exchange Server.
dedicated server A computer not used for a workstation.
default A value that the application uses if you do not enter an alternate choice.
deleted hold A hold that has been purged from the hold queue and can no longer be revived.
diacritics Special marks used above and below letters to indicate a special phonetic condition.
Diacritics generally appear in words adopted by English from another language or in
words in a foreign language.
diagnostics In Utilities, the user can run Check Database Integrity to analyze the database for in
valid or corrupted data.
dialup networking A method of connecting to a network over a telephone line using a modem.
digital resource See electronic resource.
direct access A method of connecting to an electronic resource residing on a tangible (touchable)
carrier; e.g., floppy disk or CD. The connection requires a computer.
drop-down list A selection list, on a dialog, that is hidden until a button is clicked.