Monday, April 16, 2012

Vocabulary words

Abstract - A brief summary, usually of an article, book, or chapter in a book. 

Sentence: The abstract of the book twilight was very helpful for me to understand.
I hear this word from my co- worker Elliani, she is another MIP worker.


Annotation - A short description or comment about a book or article, usually telling what it is about, or evaluating it, or both.
Sentence: My annotation of the black bottom book was horrible, because I didn't like the book.
I hear this word from my supervisor, when we was talking about the new books.


Bibliography - A list of books, magazine articles, and other materials, usually on a particular topic or by a particular author.
Sentence: The bibliography that my supervisor gave me was so long with to many books.
I hear that word from my other co-worker that has 5 years working there.


Catalog - A file of records arranged systematically, listing all the books, periodical titles, and other materials owned by a library. 
Sentence: The catalog of the new books were fantastic, because I like many of those books.
I hear that word from my other supervisor when I was working with her.


Database - A collection of articles, or records, stored in electronic form that can be searched by users with Internet access.
Sentence: The database that we use in the library is very public and many people can use our information for anything.
I hear that word from my teacher.

2 comments:

  1. helpful vocabularies and nice blog, i learnt from it =)

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  2. Hey Merly, that is very good to know that you were learning a lot new vocab, and thank you, you taught me too some of your words. Keep it up sister!

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