Library Glossary: R

Rapid Cataloging -

See Copy Cat.

Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library (RBMSCL) -

The library housing those specialized materials. It is located in the Perkins building.

RBMSCL -

See Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.

RECON -

Abbreviation for retrospective conversion of records from the card catalog to machine-readable form.

Reference Department -

The reference department is located on the main floor of the Perkins Library. Reference librarians answer correspondence, telephone, e-mail, and in-person questions; advise users about search strategy, assist those needing help with reference materials. They also compile bibliographies and participate in classroom and informal instruction in library use. The Interlibrary Loan Office is part of
the Reference Department.

Research Libraries Group -

The Research Libraries Group is a consortium of over 120 universities, archives, historical societies, museums, and learned societies. Its mission is to improve access to information that supports research and learning. RLG owns RLIN ( the Research Libraries Information
Network). Duke is a member of RLIN.

Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN) -

See Research Libraries Group.

Restricted Funds -

Special funds set up to handle monies given for collections. They include donations from Friends of the Library designated for collections; portions of grants transferred from a department or program, such as the North American Studies Center; the Duke Endowment Fund, etc.

RLG -

See Research Libraries Group.

RLIN -

See  Research Libraries Group.

RUSH -

When an order is labeled RUSH or RUSH NOTIFICATION (RN), all acquisitions and processing procedures are handled
on a RUSH basis - searching, placement of order, instructions to vendor/publisher, and cataloging. Often, there is an extra charge by the
vendor. A RUSH ORDER (RO) means that the rush process is in effect through the placement of the order. RUSH ORDERS are useful for getting orders quickly processed and to a vendor for pre-publication offers, for materials in short supply, etc. RUSH NOTIFICATION (RN) and RUSH ORDERS (RO) should be clearly labeled.

RUSH NOTIFICATION -

See RUSH.

RUSH ORDER -

See RUSH.

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