Quick Reference: MSL Terms, Acronyms, and Lingo
Acronyms and common terms used throughout this site are included in this glossary.
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OCLCOnline Computer Library Center Nonprofit library service and research organization located in Dublin, Ohio, used by libraries to catalog library materials, manage interlibrary loans and maintain location information on library materials. In Montana, many libraries of all types use the OCLC bibliographic database for cataloging, interlibrary loan and reference. | |
OPACOnline
Public Access Catalog Automated catalog providing patron access through computers. See also PAC. | |
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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. | |