A publication from the Australian Bureau of Statistics – can include such
things as Census data.
Acronym
A word formed from the initial letters of other words – eg. Australian
Broadcasting Commission (ABC). Usually the first time an acronym is used
in-text it is spelt out in full with the acronym as above. Subsequent referral
can just include the acronym.
Annual report
A report, usually from an organisation, that is produced yearly and can include
fiscal data and other relevant information.
app.
This is the abbreviation for appendix.
Artefact
A human-made object, such as a tool, weapon or ornament.
Artwork
A piece of art (e.g. ceramic, drawing, etching, linocut, lithograph, painting,
photograph, sculpture, or woodcut).
ass.
This is the abbreviation for association.
Audio cassette
A sound recording on cassette/tape.
Audio visual
a collection of resources that may include sound recordings, films, slides,
music scores, and microform.
Author
A person responsible for writing a piece of work, e.g. a book.
Author-Date
This is another name sometimes used to refer to the Harvard Referencing System.
A bibliography is a list of references read for preparing a text; it is broader
than a reference list in that it includes references cited in a text, and the
ones read as background reading.
Book
A written document - usually comprising papers stapled or bound together.
Brochure
A short printed work.
Browser
A software program that enables viewing or navigating pages on the World Wide
Web.
An electronic book that is available to view/read online (via a browser). Some
are available through the World Wide Web, others are available through the
Library catalogue or databases.
ed. eds
This is the abbreviation for editor/editors.
Edited book
A book that has been proofed/edited by an editor/editors, usually comprising a
set of chapters.
Editor
A person who arranges the written works of others for publication. Thia may
include selection, revision and the inclusion additional material.
Edition
This means a particular version of a text. An edition number is not necessary
for a first edition.
edn
This is the abbreviation for edition.
eduStream
A system used to give access (via a browser) to recorded lectures
and other learning materials on the Internet.
eq. eqs
This is the abbreviation for equation/equations.
Encyclopedia
A literary work containing extensive information on all branches of knowledge,
usually arranged in alphabetical order.
Ephemera
Objects not intended to last indefinitely, or produced for a specific occasion
(e.g. theatre tickets, pamphlets, photos, flyers, menus, and invitations).
E-reading
A reading made available through the Library. Ereadings may include scanned
items prepared by the Library, links to journal articles in a database and
links to web pages.
et al.
This is the abbreviation for et alia. This means “and others”, and is often used to record instances in-text when
citing more than three authors, that is – if there are four or more.
This refers to a written or recorded communication directed at members of the
news media.
Microform
Printed material that has been photographed and transferred to film for
preservation (e.g. microfilm, microprint, microfiche).
Minutes of a meeting
This refers to formal recordings that reflect discussion and decisions of a
formal meeting. Minutes can be confidential or publicly available, in print or
online.
MS. MSS
This is the abbreviation for manuscript/manuscripts.
This is the abbreviation for paragraph/paragraphs.
Parliamentary Paper
Any document tabled before parliament/government.
Patent
A document conferring some privilege, right, office, title, or property - e.g. often used with new inventions.
Periodical
A publication that recurs at regular intervals - e.g. a journal.
pers. comm.
This is the abbreviation for personal communication.
Personal communication
Information gained through direct contact with another individual – e.g. a telephone conversation, discussion, email, facsimile, interview,
letter, or lecture.
pl.
This is the abbreviation for plate.
Podcast
A multimedia file distributed over the Internet for playback on mobile devices
and personal computers.
Preprint
A document available either before publishing or as an alternative source to
the formally published version. Some may not be published in any other form.
Press release
An official statement offered to newspapers for publication. (See also: Media
release)
Primary document
Refers to firsthand accounts or evidence which may be published (e.g. reports,
autobiographies, interviews in contemporary newspapers) or unpublished (e.g.
original letters, diaries, papers held within an archive). For further
information refer to:
‘What are primary sources’
This is the abbreviation for thus; often used in-text to notify the reader of
an error in the source.
Software
A series of coded instructions which when fed into a computer will
automatically direct its operation in carrying out a specific task, also known
as a computer program.
Sponsored
This is another word for commissioned and can refer to a source paid for, or
requested on behalf of an organisation, government department and so on.
An item not made generally known or accessible, especially in print.
URL
This is the abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator – it is commonly known as
a web address. It begins with the identification of the host organisation, for
example, www.uow.edu.au for the University of Wollongong.
A chronological and continually updated publication of comments by contributors
that is available on the web. Material posted on a weblog is instantly
published. The shortened form of the term is blog.
Web page
A page available online, usually contains a URL address.
Website
An online resource which contains a set of web pages arranged in layers or
sections.
Working paper
A draft form of a paper intended for publication in journals, books or
conference proceedings.
