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International Student Guide: Library Vocabulary

Vocabulary

  1. Ask-A-Librarian - Ask-A Librarian is where you can submit a question to the library when the chat is offline. We respond to questions within twenty-four hours.
  2. Chat - Chat with a Librarian using our chat system.
  3. Call Number - The number given to a book in a library, indicating its shelf location. 
  4. Database - A database is a file or collection of bibliographic citations or records of materials stored electronically in a manner that can be retrieved. Full listing of our databases.
  5. Due Date - The due date is the date before which library materials on loan should be returned or renewed. Materials not returned or renewed by designated due date are subject to fines or loss of borrowing privileges.
  6. Electronic Journals (E-Journals) - Electronic journals are full-texts or abstracts of journal articles. University of the Cumberlands subscribes to a wide variety of research E-journals which are located on the Library's website under Find Journals.
  7. Government Documents - A government document is an official document issued by a government agency. Government publications contain information covering a wide variety of subjects. 
  8. Interlibrary Loan- Interlibrary loan services are offered to current University of the Cumberlands students, faculty and staff to request books and journal articles located at other surrounding university libraries. If a needed item is not owned by University of the Cumberlands, it can be requested here.
  9. Research Guide – Research Guide is a subject guide developed by librarians. They highlight the essential resources on a specific subject. The Research Guides are available on the Library's home page.  
  10. UC Search / Online Catalog - The online catalog is an electronic database listing all of the materials such as books and periodicals available through the University of the Cumberlands. Records in the database provide information about these items such as author, title, subject, call number, publication date, location, and availability.
  11. Makerspace - The Makerspace at Grover M. Hermann Library offers a space where UC students, faculty, and staff can have learning experiences through innovation, creativity, and collaboration using a variety of technology and creative tools.