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PAL VIDEOTAPES

PAL is the term used to describe European VCR readable videos. Many PAL versions are stored in the Annex, and one can use equipment in the Media Center to view them. The Learning Resources Center converts PAL versions to VHS.

PATENT DEPOSITORY

A collection of U.S. patents located in the Science and Engineering Library.

PC

1)Public catalog; 2)Personal computer.

PEGASUS

The software application the library uses to manage e-mail.

PERIODICAL

A serial publication with determined frequency, usually more often than annually, with individual issues in the series being numbered consecutively or each issue dated and with each issue containing separate articles.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE

Archival collection of Vanderbilt photographs; housed in Special Collections.

PIA

See French Collections.

PRESERVATION

A multi-pronged approach to long-term care of the library's collections. It involves preventive care as well as repair and restoration treatments.

PUBLIC SERVICE

The aspect of library work including assisting patrons in the use of a library and the physical care of collections to make possible this service; may include reference, circulation, stack maintenance, and related services.

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