Friday, May 25, 2012

New vocabulary words

Abridged – Abreviado
 a shortened or reduced version of a novel or dictionary.
The abridged of the last novel was very interesting.


Bibliography – Bibliografia
 a list of books, articles, documents, etc., usually related to a particular author or a specific subject. In a research paper it may also be called WORKS CITED or REFERENCE LIST.
The bibliography that I was looking for was too long.


Book Review – Resena de libros
evaluation of a new book expressing an opinion on the quality of the material.
The book review of twilight was awesome and short.


Controlled Vocabulary – Vocabulario controlado
a list of descriptors or subject headings used to describe items in a bibliographic database.
We didn't find the controlled vocabulary in our database.


Current Periodicals – Publicaciones periodicals actuales
recent, unbound journals or magazines that are located in the Periodicals area of the St. John's library.
The current periodicals are amazing.


Depository Library – Deposito de la biblioteca
a library legally designated to receive, without charge, copies of all or a selected portion of government publications in exchange for making them available to that library's community.
The supervisor of my library knows how to use correctly the depository library.



Abstract- Abstraer
A brief summary of the main points in a book, article or other work.
The abstract of Twilight was awesome.

Atlas- Atlas
A collection of maps.
The Atlas of the central library is incredible. 

Circulation Desk- Escritorio de circulacion
The place to register for a library card, check out, renew, or return library materials. Staff can also help you track down missing items and placeholds and recalls.
I went to the circulation desk to get my first library card.

Directory- Directorio
A list of names or organizations, including contact information. Usually arranged in alphabetical order.
The directory of my branch was too long.













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