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04/04 625 Appendix A Glossary
special due date An option in the Circulation Desk module that allows the librarian to assign a
nonstandard due date to copies on checkout to a patron.
SQL Abbreviation of Structured Query Language, and pronounced either see-kwell or as
separate letters. SQL is a standardized query language for requesting information from
a database.
stop words Words that are ignored during a keyword search. Stop words are generally leading
articles, conjunctions, or prepositions.
subfield A portion of a MARC tag (field) containing data.
tag An element (field) of a bibliographic record. It may contain subfields.
tag number A threedigit number used to identify a MARC record field.
TCP/IP protocol Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the standard protocol for
communications and file transfer over many networks, including the Internet.
template A predefined form used as a guide for entering data.
temporary record A title (and copy) that will retain its status for a limited amount of time. Created on
the fly" at the Circulation Desk when no permanent record exists for the item. Once the
item is returned and there is no fine or hold, the title (and copy) are deleted from the
database automatically.
text file A file that contains only text or ASCII characters. Saving files as text-only allows these
files to be used by a variety of programs and computers.
title record The bibliographic record for a particular item in the collection. There is only one title
record, but it can have many copy records connected to it.
transaction A transaction is an event occurring between a patron and an item in the collection; e.g.,
checking out, checking in, placing a hold, or paying a fine.
type identifier A single character in a barcode that indicates that the barcode is either a patron
barcode or a book barcode. Traditionally, a P in position 1 identifies a patron barcode,
and a T in position 1 identifies a book (title) barcode. It can be either alpha or numeric.
It is used by the application to differentiate Patron 1234 from Title 1234.
UNC Universal Naming Convention. The format used to specify a file, using two
backslashes to indicate the name of the computer, and one slash to indicate the path
within the computer, as in:\\the server\the volume\the path\the file name.
Union Data Exchange A Follett service" that allows Unions and members to transfer MARC record and
copy data across a network automatically.
unmount The act of making an external directory structure, such as a CDROM database,
inaccessible to a local computer system.
Update Keywords A utility used to update the keyword index in the library database. This utility is only
available if Catalog Plus is installed.
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply. A thirdparty hardware/software package designed to
protect a specific computer from sudden power loss and possible data corruption by
providing an emergency power source for the computer.
URI A Uniform Resource Identifier. The generic set of all names and addresses which refer
to objects on the Internet.
URL A Uniform Resource Locator. An address system that uses a standardized access code
for finding files located on computer networks. Consists of an access scheme followed
by a file location. A subset of URIs.