Glossary
Abstract An abstract is a brief summary of a longer work, such as an article or a book. Article Express Article Express is a linking mechanism, designed by the University of Delaware Library, that leads researchers from a journal article citation to the full text of that article, to DELCAT, or to an online Interlibrary Loan form. Bibliographic Record Each item in the Library has its own bibliographic record in DELCAT, the Library’s online catalog. The record provides the item’s call number, location, and circulation status. Bibliography A bibliography is a list of works, such as books, journal articles, Web sites, and other sources of information on a particular topic. Boolean Operators Boolean operators are terms that allow the user to define logical relationships between the words or phrases that they use to search a database. Examples of Boolean operators are OR, AND, & NOT. Call Number A call number is a series of letters and numbers used to identify a particular book or journal and to determine the order in which an item is placed on the bookshelves of a Library. Citation A citation is a reference to a particular item, usually a book or periodical article, containing basic information about that item: author, title, source (if a periodical), publication information, date, etc. Database A database is a collection of information organized for rapid retrieval; phone books and indexes are examples of print databases. If the database is searchable by a computer, it is known as a computer database. Field In a database, a field is a particular part of a record. Some commonly searched fields in DELCAT and the Library Databases are title, author, subject and publication fields. Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Article Express Article Express is a linking mechanism, designed by the University of Delaware Library, that leads researchers from a journal article citation to the full text of that article, to DELCAT, or to an online Interlibrary Loan form. Bibliographic Record Each item in the Library has its own bibliographic record in DELCAT, the Library’s online catalog. The record provides the item’s call number, location, and circulation status. Bibliography A bibliography is a list of works, such as books, journal articles, Web sites, and other sources of information on a particular topic. Boolean Operators Boolean operators are terms that allow the user to define logical relationships between the words or phrases that they use to search a database. Examples of Boolean operators are OR, AND, & NOT. Call Number A call number is a series of letters and numbers used to identify a particular book or journal and to determine the order in which an item is placed on the bookshelves of a Library. Citation A citation is a reference to a particular item, usually a book or periodical article, containing basic information about that item: author, title, source (if a periodical), publication information, date, etc. Database A database is a collection of information organized for rapid retrieval; phone books and indexes are examples of print databases. If the database is searchable by a computer, it is known as a computer database. Field In a database, a field is a particular part of a record. Some commonly searched fields in DELCAT and the Library Databases are title, author, subject and publication fields. Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Bibliographic Record Each item in the Library has its own bibliographic record in DELCAT, the Library’s online catalog. The record provides the item’s call number, location, and circulation status. Bibliography A bibliography is a list of works, such as books, journal articles, Web sites, and other sources of information on a particular topic. Boolean Operators Boolean operators are terms that allow the user to define logical relationships between the words or phrases that they use to search a database. Examples of Boolean operators are OR, AND, & NOT. Call Number A call number is a series of letters and numbers used to identify a particular book or journal and to determine the order in which an item is placed on the bookshelves of a Library. Citation A citation is a reference to a particular item, usually a book or periodical article, containing basic information about that item: author, title, source (if a periodical), publication information, date, etc. Database A database is a collection of information organized for rapid retrieval; phone books and indexes are examples of print databases. If the database is searchable by a computer, it is known as a computer database. Field In a database, a field is a particular part of a record. Some commonly searched fields in DELCAT and the Library Databases are title, author, subject and publication fields. Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Bibliography A bibliography is a list of works, such as books, journal articles, Web sites, and other sources of information on a particular topic. Boolean Operators Boolean operators are terms that allow the user to define logical relationships between the words or phrases that they use to search a database. Examples of Boolean operators are OR, AND, & NOT. Call Number A call number is a series of letters and numbers used to identify a particular book or journal and to determine the order in which an item is placed on the bookshelves of a Library. Citation A citation is a reference to a particular item, usually a book or periodical article, containing basic information about that item: author, title, source (if a periodical), publication information, date, etc. Database A database is a collection of information organized for rapid retrieval; phone books and indexes are examples of print databases. If the database is searchable by a computer, it is known as a computer database. Field In a database, a field is a particular part of a record. Some commonly searched fields in DELCAT and the Library Databases are title, author, subject and publication fields. Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Boolean Operators Boolean operators are terms that allow the user to define logical relationships between the words or phrases that they use to search a database. Examples of Boolean operators are OR, AND, & NOT. Call Number A call number is a series of letters and numbers used to identify a particular book or journal and to determine the order in which an item is placed on the bookshelves of a Library. Citation A citation is a reference to a particular item, usually a book or periodical article, containing basic information about that item: author, title, source (if a periodical), publication information, date, etc. Database A database is a collection of information organized for rapid retrieval; phone books and indexes are examples of print databases. If the database is searchable by a computer, it is known as a computer database. Field In a database, a field is a particular part of a record. Some commonly searched fields in DELCAT and the Library Databases are title, author, subject and publication fields. Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Call Number A call number is a series of letters and numbers used to identify a particular book or journal and to determine the order in which an item is placed on the bookshelves of a Library. Citation A citation is a reference to a particular item, usually a book or periodical article, containing basic information about that item: author, title, source (if a periodical), publication information, date, etc. Database A database is a collection of information organized for rapid retrieval; phone books and indexes are examples of print databases. If the database is searchable by a computer, it is known as a computer database. Field In a database, a field is a particular part of a record. Some commonly searched fields in DELCAT and the Library Databases are title, author, subject and publication fields. Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Citation A citation is a reference to a particular item, usually a book or periodical article, containing basic information about that item: author, title, source (if a periodical), publication information, date, etc. Database A database is a collection of information organized for rapid retrieval; phone books and indexes are examples of print databases. If the database is searchable by a computer, it is known as a computer database. Field In a database, a field is a particular part of a record. Some commonly searched fields in DELCAT and the Library Databases are title, author, subject and publication fields. Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Database A database is a collection of information organized for rapid retrieval; phone books and indexes are examples of print databases. If the database is searchable by a computer, it is known as a computer database. Field In a database, a field is a particular part of a record. Some commonly searched fields in DELCAT and the Library Databases are title, author, subject and publication fields. Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Field In a database, a field is a particular part of a record. Some commonly searched fields in DELCAT and the Library Databases are title, author, subject and publication fields. Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Full-Text Articles Full-text articles are those in which the complete article is displayed on the computer. Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Full Text with Graphics Articles that contain full text with graphics include both the text and images from the original article. Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Holdings Holdings refer to materials owned by the Library. Specifically, holdings refer to the volumes/years of periodicals or serials that the Library owns. Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Library of Congress Subject Headings The Library of Congress creates subject categories or "headings" that can be assigned to library materials. The University of Delaware Library uses these subject headings in DELCAT. Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Microfiche Film in the shape of an index card, usually 4x6 or 3x5 inches in size. The card contains miniaturized text in a grid pattern. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Microfilm A continuous roll (reel) of film that contains the miniaturized text of a book, journal, newspaper, or other publication. The text can be magnified by a specially-designed machine for reading and printing. Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Online Catalog An online catalog is a computer database that allows users to retrieve information about materials owned by a particular library. DELCAT is the online catalog that lists materials owned by the University of Delaware Library. Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Peer-Reviewed Journal See definition for Refereed Journal below. PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
PDF PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Often full-text articles are displayed as PDFs, which are electronic files that have captured the elements of a printed document such as an article. Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Periodical A periodical is any magazine, journal or newspaper that is published on a continuing basis. Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Periodical Indexes Periodical indexes are guides that help locate articles relating to a specific topic in scholarly and/or general interest periodicals. Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Record A group of related fields treated as a single unit for ease of storage and retrieval. Bibliographic records typically include fields for title, author, and publication information. Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Refereed Journal A journal is said to be refereed (or peer-reviewed) if the editors of the publication require that articles be evaluated prior to their publication, by experts in the field. Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Search Engine A search engine is a program that searches for a specific word or group of words on Web pages and creates a list of the Web pages that contain the specified word(s). These pages are often listed in order of relevance based on the number of times the word or group of words occur within the text of the Web page. Some of the most popular search engines include Google, Google Scholar, and Yahoo. Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Serial A serial is a publication issued in successive parts that is intended to be continued indefinitely. The term includes periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers) as well as annuals and the proceedings of conferences or meetings. Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
Thesaurus A database thesaurus is a list of subject words that make up the vocabulary of the database. Not all databases use a thesaurus; ERIC and MEDLINE are examples of databases that do. Records in databases that use a thesaurus are created from the words listed in the thesaurus. This page is maintained by the Reference Department.
