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Factual information, especially information organized for analysis or used to reason or make decisions.

Wall plates throughout the library typically have both phone and data jacks. Just as phone cables plug into the phone jacks, data cables connect staff and public computers to data jacks and provide access to the local area network. Live data jacks are available west of the Computer Lab area and third floor, northwest.

The methodology of restoring lost data due to physical damage or software corruption to any storage medium.

Collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by computer).  For library use, a database provides bibliographic information from indexes and abstracts.

CSU Libraries Databases

Unit of the BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL AND ELECTRONIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT in the TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION. Maintains the quality of  the online cataloging information on SAGE by resolving and correcting errors and conflicts, and implementing approval changes.  This unit: (1) modifies BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORDS to reflect needed access points and provide AUTHORITY CONTROL, (2) modifies and deletes bibliographic records and updates and links HOLDINGS RECORDS to reflect additions, transfers, and withdrawals, (3) helps to test and evaluate new modules and enhanced versions of the online catalog (SAGE) and performs quality checks on current loaders and modules, and (4) provides training and expertise for DATABASE problems.

A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE used to search a database.

Database vendors are businesses and companies that specialize in creating, developing and maintaining databases of articles, some being citations, or full text. Libraries subscribe to the vendors to obtain the services. Patrons, faculty, and staff can then search through the different database products depending on the subject area. Some common database vendors include OCLC, EBSCO, JSTOR, OVID, SilverPlatter, NISC and Lexis Nexis.

See DATABASE MANAGEMENT. 

Adjustable stamping device used to stamp date on material. Used in ACCESS SERVICES to stamp the date due on charged out material. 

Process used in preservation of library materials involving the removal of acid from paper.  CONSERVATION treatment that acts chemically to stabilize paper against further acid deterioration.  Involves neutralizing acids present in the paper and buffering to leave an alkaline reserve to guard against future acid attack.  Does not reverse any damage to the paper already done.

Term used for a SERIAL title that is no longer received because it is a ceased publication or a canceled subscription. 

Title designated for the Head of COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES. 

Symbol that separates subfields within a MARC tag. 

A special order form to use when purchasing items paid for by the Libraries.  Can only be issued through ACCOUNTING SERVICES.

See DEPARTMENT PURCHASE ORDER 

Specified amount of money deposited with a VENDOR to pay for future services, not to exceed the amount deposited. The Library normally discourages the use of Deposit Accounts unless it is the only way to purchase a service.

Building for the storage of lesser-used library materials outside of the Libraries.   Located on Lake Street.  Also known as REMOTE STORAGE.

Library legally designated to receive without charge copies of all or selected U.S. government publications. (CSU Libraries have been a selective depository since 1903). 

To prepare a book for the electronic detection system. A magnetic strip is desensitized through a special device. Desensitized material will pass through the exit without triggering the alarm. 

Part of the cataloging process concerned with the choice and form of entries, transcription of title page or surrogate, collation, etc., to describe the book or SERIAL.

Accompanying material issued with, and intended to be used with, the item being cataloged.  Examples are folded maps or charts, computer disks or CD-ROMS.  Usually housed in a pocket inside the back cover of the book. 

Department overseen by the DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT; responsible for exploring methods of funding beyond the traditional Libraries budget.  See also A PROMISE FULFILLED CAMPAIGN and MORGAN LIBRARY ENDOWMENT.

Development Services

Classification system in which knowledge is divided into ten main classes, with further decimal division, using a notation of numbers.  CSU Libraries formerly used Dewey and a small number of items are still in this system. 

About Dewey Decimal Classification (from OCLC)

When the author and title match an earlier record, but the publisher, imprint date, edition statement or series differ or there is a major difference in pagination. 

Describes any system based on discontinuous data or events. Computers are digital machines because at their most basic level they can distinguish between just two values, 0 and 1, or off and on. There is no simple way to represent all the values in between, such as 0.25. All data that a computer processes must be encoded digitally, as a series of zeroes and ones.

The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a system for identifying and exchanging intellectual property in the digital environment. It provides a framework for managing intellectual content, for linking customers with content suppliers, for facilitating electronic commerce, and enabling automated copyright management for all types of media.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

See VIRTUAL REFERENCE.

DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (DRM)

Short for digital rights management, a system for protecting the copyrights of data circulated via the Internet or other digital media by enabling secure distribution and/or disabling illegal distribution of the data. Typically, a DRM system protects intellectual property by either encrypting the data so that it can only be accessed by authorized users or marking the content with a digital watermark or similar method so that the content can not be freely distributed

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

The title for the individual who coordinates the Libraries development activities and directs DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.

The title for the individual who is responsible for ACCOUNTING SERVICES (Fiscal Services).

Written plan for the Libraries for disaster preparedness and disaster response and recovery including procedures and directions for staff members involved in disaster response. 

Libraries staff group responsible for disaster preparedness and disaster recovery in the event of a disaster. 

An abbreviated form of the CSU Disaster Manual designed for quick referral in case of an emergency. 

A form that is completed by a donor donating a gift in kind to the Libraries.  The form asks what type of funds (state, federal, personal) were used to purchase the items.  There is also a place for the donor to indicate the estimated value of the donation.  Forms are available from GIFTS AND EXCHANGE. 

Process of deleting items from a PATRON'S record after they have been returned. 

Publication of SERIAL has ceased; may be resumed at a later date. Library no longer receives the title.

Written report of research by a Ph.D. student.  The Library receives two copies of each CSU dissertation. The first copy is bound and sent to the STACKS.  The second copy is filmed by University Microfilms, and then is bound and housed in UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES. 

See ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION, PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION, and TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION. 

The OCLC symbol for the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 

Location notation on SAGE for GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS collection. 

Oversized documents; located within the GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS collection. 

Location notation on SAGE for government-issued posters.  Posters are filed in MORGAN LIBRARY, the MAP area, 1st floor, south wing. 

Area where posters, photographs and some maps are kept; located in the Lake Street REMOTE STORAGE facility. 

Publications issued or funded by the U.S. government or state and local governments.

Part of ACQUISITIONS SERVICES that handles material received from the U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.  Documents are cataloged in their own CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM called the SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS classification or “SUDOC.”  State of Colorado documents are also processed by the Documents Processing Unit. 

See DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

See DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER

Acronym for disk operating system. The term DOS can refer to anyoperating system, but it is most often used as a shorthand for MS-DOS (Microsoft disk operating system). Originally developed by Microsoft for IBM, MS-DOS was the standard operating system for IBM-compatible personal computers.  

See DEPARTMENT PURCHASE ORDER. 

DRM

See DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT.

DU

University of Denver.

University of Denver

The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative is an open forum engaged in the development of interoperable online metadata standards that support a broad range of purposes and business models. DCMI's activities include consensus-driven working groups, global workshops, conferences, standards liaison, and educational efforts to promote widespread acceptance of metadata standards and practices.

Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI)

Wooden block shelved in place of a book, bearing a label showing that the book is shelved elsewhere. The dummy bears the author, title, and call number of the book it replaces, as well as the actual location of the book. Also called dummy block.

Common abbreviation for a duplicate book, order, card, etc. 

Operating under the auspices of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, a division of the AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, the DEU is an association of libraries who cooperate in the exchange of usable library material.  Although composed primarily of small college and public libraries, the DEU aims to serve all libraries in finding a place for their duplicate or unwanted materials.  The exchange lists distributed by DEU members have also proven to be a valuable source for locating needed items.

Duplicates Exchange Union

Short for digital versatile disc or digital video disc, a type of optical disk technology similar to the CD-ROM. A DVD holds a minimum of 4.7GB of data, enough for a full-length movie. DVDs are commonly used as a medium for digital representation of movies and other multimedia presentations that combine sound with graphics.