Glossary of Terms

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Database:

A compilation of journal articles and/or citations to journal articles. Sometimes include citations to book chapters and dissertations. The information is mostly stored in electronic format.



Dewey Decimal System:

A system of classification used to organise material in libraries.



Dictionary:

A source which defines the terms of a language, profession, discipline, or specialized area of knowledge. The terms are arranged in alphabetical order. Usually, a language dictionary will give the spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of each word while a discipline dictionary, generally, gives only the meanings.



Directory:

An organised list of persons, business, organizations, or associations that provides addresses, affiliations, telephone numbers, web addresses and similar information.



Dissertation:

A publication of original research completed for a higher university degree. Sometimes called a thesis. The UWS Library is a contributor to the Digital Theses database, where recent theses are available electronically.


Document Delivery:

A service that obtains books and journal articles not held in UWS Library print or electronic collections. The service is available to academic and general staff members employed by UWS and UWS research students.


Domain:

A group of networked computers that share a common communications address.