Library Lingo: W

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Common reference to the following work:  Walford's Guide to Reference Material, V. 1-3.  The guide, published in Great Britain, is an annotated bibliography of reference works.

The Colorado State University Water Resources Archive is a joint project of the University Libraries, the Colorado Water Resources Research Institute and the Colorado Agricultural Archives. Formally begun in 2001, the Archive consists of collections from individuals and organizations that have been instrumental in the development of water resources in Colorado and the West.

Water Resources Archive

Short for WORLD WIDE WEB.

An online course tool used by CSU instructors.

WebCT

WORLD WIDE WEB version of PAC. Can also be called Web OPAC.

Software used to retrieve and display WORLD WIDE WEB pages. Some examples are NETSCAPE and Internet Explorer.

WCG - Group that advises and assists the Web Librarian regarding the development, design, policy, and function of the Libraries' Web pages.

The Web Implementation Team assists library staff in WEB PAGE creation, both in formal classes and with one-on-one point of need assistance. They check WEB PAGES for formatting guidelines and mount pages in a timely manner.

A document on the WORLD WIDE WEB. Every Web page is identified by a unique URL (Uniform Resource Locator).

Machine operated by PRESERVATION SERVICES that dries wet materials by freeze-drying. Wei T'o is the Chinese goddess who protects books from thieves,etc.

Collection of fiction set in the American Frontier West, location code is WESTERN. Housed MORGAN LIBRARY, 1st floor, south wing.

BOUND VOLUME marked with a white stripe on the spine indicates available for a 2-day loan. Bound journals housed in MORGAN in the MOVABLE SHELVES are white-striped.

See MICROSOFT WINDOWS.

Also known as a WLAN (wireless local area network), wireless networks use high-frequency radio waves rather than wires and cables to connect computers and local computing resources together. Wireless nodes located throughout the MORGAN LIBRARY broadcast network signal to personal LAPTOP users, allowing users INTERNET access.

Card file near the SHELF LIST, arranged alphabetically by title, that shows bibliographic works officially withdrawn from CSUL. Withdrawn items are now archived electronically and searchable via a Microsoft Access database.

See MICROSOFT WORD.

Either the first letter of the first significant word of the title of a book, or an arbitrary letter.  It is sometimes placed immediately after the CUTTER NUMBER to distinguish different works by the same author.

Specific areas used by the STACKS unit of PRESERVATION SERVICES to sort books for reshelving.

Microcomputer and its peripherals (printer, modem, etc,), usually connected to a NETWORK.

Students employed by the University on state or federal government awards, which covers 70 % of wages.  The Libraries pay the remaining 30%.

For payroll purposes, Saturday morning through Friday evening.

Provided to all University employees to assist them with expenses resulting from any injury or occupational diseases incurred in connection with job performance.

Money allocated for funds such as a firm, replacement, retro serial, subscription or continuation.

See WORLD WIDE WEB.

A collection of interlinked documents, usually viewed using a WEB BROWSER commonly refered to as “The Web”; part of the INTERNET.

WORLD WIDE WEB CONSORTIUM (W3C)

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential. W3C is a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding.

World Wide Web Consortium