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Functional Specification
Glossary

 


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CategorySpecifies the loaning period for that specific element in the database; can be one of: 'overnight', 'two week loan', or 'reserved'. With reference to customers the category is one of: 'customer', 'librarian', or 'supervisor'.
Circulation StatusStatus of a specific book copy; can be one of 'on loan', 'overdue', 'on hold', 'available', or 'out of circulation'
CustomerAn individual who borrows books from the library. Customer may also refer to the user record of a librarian or supervisor.
LibrarianAn employee at the library; by default all employees are librarians.
LMSLibrary Management System
Media TypeSpecifies the type of media of which that element in the database is; can be one of: 'CD-ROM', 'cassette', 'journal', 'book', 'film', 'laserdisc', or 'book'
RestrictedA restricted customer is one who, due to other circumstances, cannot borrow any books.
SupervisorA Librarian that has special privileges within the LMS.
TransactionAny action the Customer is allowed to perform: this includes borrowing/returning a book, putting a book on hold, paying fines, etc.
User IDUser ID refers to a unique ID number assigned to each customer.

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