For our users, it is helpful if consistent terminology is used across LibGuides. Here is an evolving list of preferred terminology:
Preferred | Instead of |
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appointment | consultation (can be used internally) |
ebook(s) | eBook(s), e-book, e-Book, Ebook, E-book, E-Book |
ejournal(s) | eJournal(s), e-journal, e-Journal, E-journal, E-Journal |
page | tab (when referring to the sections of a guide; acceptable to use "tab" when referring to a tabbed box on a page) |
Research Guides | LibGuides (used internally to refer to the Springshare software) |
UC Library Search, catalog | UCI Library Search, catalogue, Catalog, ANTPAC |
UC Irvine Libraries, the Libraries | UCI Libraries, UCI Library, UCI library, the UC Irvine Libraries [It is acceptable to use "library" (lowercase "l") when referring to services, resources, or other general references (i.e., library books or library hours).] |
user | patron |
visitor(s), community member(s) | walk-in(s) |
For additional preferred terminology, please see the House Style: Frequently Used Terms section of UC Irvine Libraries' Brand and Style Guidelines, available on the Templates and Resources page of the UC Irvine Libraries Communications Department Wiki.
Users may be accessing guide content using a variety of devices and tools (e.g., laptop, smartphone, tablet, voice interface, adaptive device, etc.). Instead of using words that represents a behavioral action (e.g., click), use device-agnostic words that describe the action (e.g., select), irrespective of the interface. Examples:
Users may be accessing guides on a variety of device sizes and responsive design means that guide content will be rearranged to suit the screen size of the user. As such:
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