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LAN

ASCII

Binary The most basic computer code is represented in long strings of 0s and 1s. All computer instructions and data are coded in this binary system. Binary code forms the basis of all computer logic and data processing.

Protocol Standard set of rules and procedures for exchanging data between computers (http, ftp, tcp/ip, smtp)

Network 2 or more computers connected for data exchange There are different network architectures ml ml –Star –Peer-to-peer/ring

ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange Standard character encoding system based on the English language

Unicode Standard universal character encoding system for all characters in all languages

Web Browser Software application that locates, decodes and displays Web pages. Examples –MS Internet Explorer –Firefox –Mozilla –Netscape –Safari

Integrated Library System Databases –Patron or Borrower Database Patron or Borrower records –Bibliographic Database Item records Authority records Order records Serial records Bibliographic records

Acquisitions Selection Ordering Budgeting Receiving Payments Claiming and canceling late and unfulfilled orders Generate Routing Slips

HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol –Used for transmitting Web pages

Output Devices Monitor Printer Earphones Speakers

OS, Apps and Data Operating System – fundamental software that operates the basic functions of the computer and enables the computer to run applications. –MS Windows, MAC OS X, Linux etc. Applications – software programs for specific functions like word processing, spreadsheets, displaying Web pages etc., all of which process data. Data – Information that can be input and stored in files.

Bib Records and Item Records Bibliographic Records – catalog records that describe a specific title according to AACR2. Include title, author, publication info, etc. Item Records – describe a specific copy of a title in the collection. Multiple item records can be linked to a single bib record. Include barcode number, holding location, circ status etc.

Client / Server Client – accesses information off a larger computer called a server. –PC Server – serves up information to smaller computers called clients. –Web Server

Records and Fields A database record of any type may contain numerous fields. A record describes an object such as a book A field describes a specific type of information regarding that object such as the title or author of the book.

Troubleshooting

Types of Serials Magazines Journals Newspapers Annual Reports Handbooks Calendars Updates to loose-leaf publications

Serials ISSN – International Standard Serial Number OpenURL – standard for linking from a journal citation to full text.

Serials Control Dates received Expected dates Not received and reasons Missing issues Not held by library Location

Binding Multiple issues are bound together in one hardcover volume.

Checkin Record

Claiming Late Issues

Creating Check-in Records 1.Search by ISSN 2.Check title, publisher and ISSN 3.Check location 4.Add location code to bib record if needed 5.View holdings 6.Attach new holdings 7.Select template 8.Fill in prompts

Check-in Records Fixed Fields –Frequency –Renewal month –vendor Variable Fields –Note Current year and previous year Latest issue on current issue shelves Single issue binder –Internal note –Vendor title

Check-in Card Expected Dates –Frequency –Cover Date –Expected Date Enumeration –Volume –Issue –Issues per volume –Numbering continuity Claiming and Binding –Days before claim –Unit of binding –Binding delay

Holdings Supplements Indexes

Editing Boxes

Check In Issues

Electronic Serials Management

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