Library Lingo

• barcode-the pattern of bars and spaces that is scanned by a computer

• blocked-the term for unable to check out a library item because of an obstacle

• borrow-to check out a book with the understanding that it is to be returned

• card-an identification for a person(patron) to use when checking out a library book

• check in-to return a book to the library so that the barcode can be scanned

• check out-to borrow a book from the library by scanning the barcode

• due date-the date by which a book must be returned to avoid consequence

• overdue-beyond the date when an item is expected to be returned

• return-to bring back an item that had been borrowed

• scan-toi pass a barcode light over a barcode in order to check the item in or out