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About Library Lingo

Web Version
This first Web version was published in July 1999.  It includes links to official Libraries' Web pages and outside Web sites as appropriate.  
Sample Entry:

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (ALA)

The oldest and largest national library association in the world. It is headquartered in Chicago, IL; and maintains and office in Washington, D.C. Its primary publication is American Libraries. 

Earth American Library Association Home Page

Audience
Library Lingo was created primarily to help library staff with their work at Colorado State University Libraries. Library users may prefer the brief Glossary of Library Terms created by Reference Librarian Naomi Lederer.

Authors and Publishing History
First published in 1994, Library Lingo was substantially revised and updated in a 1999 edition. In 2003, Library Lingo was again substantially revised and updated by the Library Lingo Committee (Sarah Myers - Chair, Judy Smith and Diana Wess).

1999 Edition Authors: 2003 Edition Authors:
  • Teresa Neely
  • Kathleen Barker
  • Roseanne Garriss
  • Meghan Kennedy
  • Michelle Mach
  • Cheryl Wells
  • Sarah Myers
  • Judy Smith
  • Diana Wess

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    Comments and Suggestions
    Please send any corrections for the Web version of Library Lingo to David Domenico at David.Domenico@ColoState.EDU

    Library Lingo

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