Glossary
Banner
A band of text or text and graphics, usually situated at the top of a web page that contains title and/or author credits and tells the user what the content of the page is about (OLAC)
Caption
A title given at the beginning of a web page. The caption is usually displayed more prominently than other text (OLAC)
Continuing resource
A bibliographic resource that is issued over time with no predetermined conclusion. Continuing resources include serials and ongoing integrating resources. (AACR2)
Database
A collection of logically integrating data stored together in one or more computerized files, usually created and managed by a database management system. (MARC21)
Direct access (Electronic resources)
The use of electronic resources, via carriers (e.g., discs/disks, cassettes, cartridges) designed to be inserted into a computerized device or its auxiliary equipment. See also: Remote access (Electronic resources). (AACR2)
Electronic resource
Material (data and/or program(s) encoded for manipulation by a computerized device. This material may require the use of a peripheral directly connected to a computerized device (e.g., CD-ROM drive) or a connection to a computer network (e.g., the Internet). (AACR2)
Finite resource
A bibliographic resource issued once or over time with a predetermined conclusion (completed within a finite number of parts or iterations). Includes monographs and finite integrating resources. (Miller)
Home page
The main or opening screen of a hypertext document for a World Wide Web site. The home page is an introductory page that provides general information about the site and serves as an index or table of contents to other related documents and Web sites (OLAC)
Integrated entry
A method of description in which an existing bibliographic record is changed to describe the current iteration of a resource. Also called integrating entry. (S. Miller)
Integrating resource
A bibliographic resource that is added to or changed by means of updates that do not remain discrete and are integrated into the whole; can be finite or continuing. Examples include updating loose-leafs and updating Web sites. (AACR2)
Iteration
An instance of an integrating resource, either as first published or after it has been updated. (AACR2)
Remote access (Electronic resources)
The use of electronic resources via computer networks. See also: Direct access (Electronic resources). (AACR2)
Updating database
A collection of logically interrelated data stored together in one or more computerized files, updated in an integrated manner, usually created and managed by a database management system. (MARC 21)
Updating Web site
A Web site that is updated in an integrated manner but does not fit into one of the other types of continuing resource categories. (S.Miller)
