Academic Libraries Glossary
128 terms total — 8 showing — Last updated 06 Oct 2026
Citation Impact Factor
A metric published annually by Journal Citation Reports measuring the average number of citations received by articles in a journal during a two-year window. It serves as a proxy for journal prestige and research influence.
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The systematic process of removing outdated, damaged, or underutilized materials from a library collection to maintain r...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The systematic process of identifying and removing outdated, unused, damaged, or superseded materials from the library c...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...