Archives: Glossary Terms

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Collection Number

  Definition: Collection Number is a unique number assigned to represent a specific collection. The unique number is associated with the unique name for

Collection Set

  Definition: Collection Set is a user-defined grouping of collections. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool,

Collection Type

  Definition: Collection Type is the purpose or function satisfied or supported by the collection. The options are; Competitive Grant Application, Entitlement Grant Application,

Column

  Definition: A code, left-justified, used to identify the column and is unique within the table.   Need another definition?    

Column Format

  Definition: A specification for the length, type, and alphabetical attributes of a data element column.   Need another definition?    

Committee

  Definition: Working committee as defined in the SIF Association example is Membership and Marketing Committee. (As defined by the SIF Association.) What This Means: