Academic Libraries Glossary
128 terms total — 8 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
Authority Control
The standardization and management of name headings, subject terms, and other access points in bibliographic records to ensure consistency across a catalog. Authority control links variant forms of names and terms to a single authorized form, improving discoverability and reducing confusion.
typesetting
The process of arranging text and images into final page layouts for publication. It involves formatting typography, spa...
User Experience Research
Systematic investigation of how patrons interact with library systems, spaces, and services through methods like surveys...
version of record
The final, authoritative version of a scholarly article as published by the publisher after completing the editorial and...
verso
The left-hand page of an open book or the back side of a leaf, typically bearing even page numbers.
Weeding
The systematic process of removing outdated, damaged, or underutilized materials from a library collection to maintain r...
Weeding and Deselection
The systematic process of identifying and removing outdated, unused, damaged, or superseded materials from the library c...
workflow automation
The use of technology to streamline and automate repetitive editorial and publishing processes.
Zoning or Stack Classification
The organizational system of arranging library materials into distinct areas or zones based on call number ranges, subje...