Quick Reference: MSL Terms, Acronyms, and Lingo
Acronyms and common terms used throughout this site are included in this glossary.
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OPACOnline
Public Access Catalog Automated catalog providing patron access through computers. See also PAC. | |
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PLSPublic Library Survey (PLS) The Montana State Library Public Library Annual Statistical Report, also referred to as the Public Libraries Survey (PLS), provides statistics on the status of public libraries in Montana. The submission is an essential standard as outlined in Administrative Rules of Montana 10.102.1150A Public Library Standards: General. These statistics are in turn submitted to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), allowing peer comparisons between libraries of similar variables across the country. Data includes information about library visits, circulation, size of collections, public service hours, staffing, electronic resources, operating revenues and expenditures and number of service outlets. These data are used by federal, state and local officials, professional associations, and local practitioners for planning, evaluation, and policy making. | ||
PLSSPublic
Land Survey System | |
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RFPRequest
for Proposal is a term used in soliciting official bids for goods and services. | |
RTNReal
Time Network | |
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SABHRSState
Accounting, Budget, and Human Resource System | |
SBSenate Bill Usually associated with a number and refers to a bill introduced in the Montana Senate. Look up drafts, bills, and other information on the Montana Legislature webpage. | |
SOSpecies Occurrence A mapped representation of a known occurrence of a Species of Concern that typically includes an associated circular area of locational uncertainty concerning its exact location. Animal Species Occurrences usually include areas around the observation that represent a typical home range size for the species; suitable habitats within this area are likely occupied by the species. | |
SOCSpecies of Concern A special designation used by NHP to denote plants and animals that are at risk or potentially at risk. | |