Library Lingo: Volume 4

Courtesy Austin Public Library Blog  Tue, 10/31/2006 - 4:47pm

The last installment of the the Library Lingo glossary!

 

Pharos – an automated, self-service computer reservation and printing system, which ensures fair access to all users.
 
PIN - password consisting of a 4-10 digit number created by users allowing access to library account information such as books checked out, fines, and due dates, and the ability to renew or hold an item.
 
Reference book – book designed to...




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