| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abstract | brief summary of a work |
| 2. | acquisition | adding new materials |
| 3. | anthology | collection of selected writings |
| 4. | archive | stored historical records or materials |
| 5. | atlas | book of maps |
| 6. | audiobook | book recorded for listening |
| 7. | author | person who wrote a work |
| 8. | barcode | scannable code on an item |
| 9. | bibliography | list of sources used |
| 10. | biography | book about a person’s life |
| 11. | bookdrop | slot for returning items |
| 12. | bookmark | marker for a saved page |
| 13. | borrow | take out for temporary use |
| 14. | branch | local library location |
| 15. | browse | look through materials casually |
| 16. | call number | code showing item location |
| 17. | catalog | list of library materials |
| 18. | checkout | borrowing process at a library |
| 19. | circulation | borrowing and returns service |
| 20. | citation | reference to a source |
| 21. | collection | group of library materials |
| 22. | computer lab | area with public computers |
| 23. | database | searchable collection of information |
| 24. | Dewey Decimal | numeric library classification system |
| 25. | dictionary | book of word meanings |
| 26. | donation | gift given to the library |
| 27. | drama | play written for performance |
| 28. | due date | deadline for returning an item |
| 29. | ebook | digital version of a book |
| 30. | edition | particular version of a book |
| 31. | electronic mail message | |
| 32. | encyclopedia | reference work on many topics |
| 33. | exhibit | public display of materials |
| 34. | fiction | literature from imagination |
| 35. | fine | money owed for overdue items |
| 36. | graphic novel | book-length illustrated narrative |
| 37. | hardcover | book with stiff covers |
| 38. | hold | request an item when unavailable |
| 39. | holdings | materials owned by a library |
| 40. | holiday | special day library may close |
| 41. | hours | times the library is open |
| 42. | index | alphabetical guide to topics |
| 43. | interlibrary loan | borrowing from another library |
| 44. | inventory | complete list of holdings |
| 45. | ISBN | book identification number |
| 46. | journal | scholarly or specialized periodical |
| 47. | keyword | important search word |
| 48. | large print | edition with bigger text |
| 49. | lending | giving items for temporary use |
| 50. | librarian | library information professional |
| 51. | library card | member identification for borrowing |
| 52. | Library of Congress | major library classification system |
| 53. | loan | item borrowed or borrowing period |
| 54. | magazine | general-interest periodical publication |
| 55. | main library | central library building |
| 56. | membership | status as a library user |
| 57. | memoir | personal life account |
| 58. | microfiche | flat sheet of mini images |
| 59. | microfilm | miniaturized film for documents |
| 60. | new arrivals | recently added library items |
| 61. | newsletter | regular informational publication |
| 62. | newspaper | publication of current news |
| 63. | nonfiction | factual prose writing |
| 64. | notification | message giving an update |
| 65. | novel | long fictional prose story |
| 66. | opac | online public catalog |
| 67. | open | available for service |
| 68. | overdue | past the return deadline |
| 69. | patron | person using the library |
| 70. | peer-reviewed | evaluated by experts before publication |
| 71. | periodical | regularly published magazine or journal |
| 72. | picture book | book with text and images |
| 73. | poetry | literary writing in verse |
| 74. | primary source | original firsthand evidence |
| 75. | program | organized library event |
| 76. | publisher | company issuing a publication |
| 77. | queue | waiting line or list |
| 78. | reading room | quiet room for reading |
| 79. | recall | request for an item’s return |
| 80. | reference | information resources for consultation |
| 81. | renew | extend a loan period |
| 82. | research | careful investigation of a topic |
| 83. | reserve | set aside for later use |
| 84. | return | bring borrowed item back |
| 85. | search | look for information or items |
| 86. | series | related books issued together |
| 87. | shelf | flat storage surface for books |
| 88. | source | place information comes from |
| 89. | stack | area containing library shelves |
| 90. | storytime | reading session for children |
| 91. | study room | room for private study |
| 92. | subject | topic of a work |
| 93. | table of contents | list of sections in a book |
| 94. | text alert | phone message notification |
| 95. | thesaurus | book of similar words |
| 96. | title | name of a work |
| 97. | volume | one book in a set |
| 98. | weeding | removing outdated library materials |
| 99. | Wi-Fi | wireless internet access |
| 100. | workshop | practical learning session |