Bibliography- works or list of works referred to and cited in the text. Usually at the end of a paper or text.
Call Number- a combination of numbers and letters guiding a library patron to the location of a specific book or other material.
Catalog - the physical and online collection of materials housed in the library. Patron use the catalog to look up if materials are available and where they are located.
Circulation desk- usually located at the front of the library. Patrons can check out materials, request books, and ask for library help at the desk.
Citation- a way of quoting a work or text that you are referencing. This can be done with either a direct quote or a summary of the information you are citing.
Database- online library resources where students and staff can find and read journal articles, newspapers, and other online resources
Hold- When a library patron has requested material to check out a "hold" is placed on the item. The item is reserved for the patron so that they can come and check it out without someone else getting it before them.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)- Other libraries across the state can send materials to the Butler Library at the request of a student or staff member. If our library does not have a book or other materials, patrons can request a loan from another library.
Noodletools- A free resource for Butler students. Students can upload references from databases into Noodletools and create a bibliography or works cited for their research. This allows students to keep all of their research in one place.
Peer reviewed journal article- a piece of writing (often published in a journal) that are looked over and reviewed by other experts in the field. This makes sure the article is accurate and good quality.
Primary source- an original document or works that provide first hand accounts of historical events.
Reference- a detailed description of the cited work in one's research. Found in the bibliography or works cited.