GLOSSARY

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LCCN

Library of Congress Control Number used in cataloging.

Learning Resources Standing Committee (LRSC)

A subcommittee of the Council on Instructional Affairs (CIA) for the Florida College System for librarians.

LFNH

Linking Florida's Natural Heritage, virtual library of Florida ecological information

Library Assessment Standing Committee (LASC)

A standing committee of the FLVC MCLS that is charged to:

  • Assist and advise the FLVC MCLS regarding methods and tools for library assessment to be used in Florida’s public colleges and universities.
  • Create a centralized repository to house examples of best practices for assessment methods and activities
  • Identify and promote examples of effective library assessment methods
  • Create a shared repository of examples of library assessment practices for SACS and other accreditation
  • Provide recommendations to the MCLS for resources and activities to support assessment in all FLVC libraries.
Library Automated Processes Service (LAPS)

A library service which focuses on batch processes for loading, deleting and updating records such as OCLC records, acquisition records, DDA etc.