Note: Librarylingo was taken offline years ago, so I decided to archive these 788 entries here for posterity and future googlers.
See:
- http://members.quicknet.nl/rst.smith/librarylingo.html (dead link)
- http://members.quicknet.nl/rst.smith/index.htm (dead link)
- https://librarylingo.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/librarylingo/ (blog with some info)
| Dutch | English |
| aandachtsveld | Priority area; |
| aangepast lezen | Adapted Reading; |
| aanhangsel | Appendix; |
| aanmaningskaart | Overdue notice; |
| aankoop(inkoop) | Procurement; |
| aanschaf | Acquisition; |
| aanschafinformaties (AI's) | Reviews of recent publications and ordering information for Dutch public libraries; |
| Aantoonbare ervaring | Proven ability; |
| Aanvraag | Request; reservation |
| Aanvraagbriefje (bij een gesloten uitlening) | Call slip; |
| Aanvragen | To request; make a reservation |
| Aanwinsten | New additions; accessions |
| Abonnement | Library Card; |
| Abonnementsgeld | Subscription; subscription fee |
| Achterstandswijk | Disadvantaged area; |
| Acquisitie n.a.v deze advertentie wordt niet op prijs gesteld | No commercial propositions; please |
| Activa | vaste; Fixed Assets |
| Activa | vlottende; Currents Assets |
| Activiteiten | Outreach; activities |
| Administratief medewerker | zie ook Bibliothecaris; Library Assistant |
| Administratienummer | Registration number; |
| Afgeschreven!(=stempel in afgeschreven boek) | Withdrawn; |
| Afhakers (van school) zie ook Schoolverlaters | Non-completers; dropouts |
| Afhakers (van de bibliotheek)zie ook Bibliotheekonderzoek.nl voor Afhakersonderzoek | Lapsed users; |
| Afschrijven | Weeding; de-selecting; removing books; discarding; de-accessioning; |
| Afstandsonderwijs | Distance learning; |
| Afstempelen | Date-stamping; |
| Afvloeien | To make redundant; |
| Afvloeiingsregeling | Redundancy pay; |
| Agenda (van een vergadering) | Agenda; |
| Agenda (met afspraken) | diary, planner; |
| AI's | Reviews of recent publications and ordering information for Dutch public libraries; |
| Al@din | Ask a Librarian service, maintained by Dutch public libraries; |
| Allochtonen | Ethnic minorities; immigrants |
| Almanak | Almanac; |
| Analfabetisme | Illiteracy; |
| Annoteren | Make annotations; |
| Annotatie | Annotation; summary |
| Aquabrowser | Visual catalog (Am); |
| Arbeidsvoorwaarden, zie ook secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden | Terms of Employment; |
| Arbo | OSH (Occupational Safety and Health); |
| Arbo-convenant | Agreement between unions and employers on creating safer and healthier working conditions in public libraries; |
| Arbo-arts | Occupational Health Physician, employed by an Arbodienst; |
| Arbo-dienst | Organisation offering services in the field of occupational health; sick leave guidance and risk-management |
| ARBOwet | Health and Safety at Work Act (UK); |
| Archief | Archives |
| Archief | plek waar een bedrijf z'n dossiers bewaard; Filing department |
| Associatiewolk | als in AquaBrowser; Word cloud |
| Atheneum/VWO | Pre-university secondary education; |
| Attendering | SDI (Selective Dissemination of information) |
| Attenderingsservice | Current awareness service; alerting service |
| Auteursrecht | Copyright; |
| Authorisatielijst | Authority file; |
| Automatisering | Automation, ICT; |
| Automatiseringssysteem | LMS; Library Management System |
| AV-materiaal | audiovisual material; |
| Bakerrijmpjes | Nursery rhymes; |
| Balie | zie ook Uitleenbalie; Desk; counter |
| Band | Volume; |
| Basisbestanden | Core files; |
| Basisbibliotheek | Basic Libary Organisation; |
| Basisonderwijs | Primary Education; |
| Basisschool | Primary School; |
| Beamer | Projector; |
| Bedrijfscultuur | Corporate culture; |
| Bedrijfshulpverlener | Appointed safety person; |
| Bedrijfskleding | Staff uniforms; corporate clothing |
| Bedrijfsplan | Operational plan; |
| Bedrijfsrestaurant | Staff Restaurant; |
| Beeld en Geluid | Sound and Vision; |
| Beeldbank | Online picture gallery; |
| Beeldschermwerk | VDU work; |
| Behoeftenonderzoek | Needs analysis; |
| Bekostigd | Subsidised; government funded |
| Bekostiging | Funding; |
| Belasting | zie ook BTW; Taxation |
| Beleefbibliotheek | Experience Library; |
| Beleid | Policy; |
| Beleidsmakers | Decision-makers; |
| Benchmarking | Benchmarking; |
| Beoordelingsgesprek | Job appraisal interview; |
| Bereik | Reach; range |
| Beroepsonderwijs (VMBO) | Vocational training; |
| Beroepsonderwijs (MBO/HBO) | Professional training; |
| Beschikbaarstelling | Access; |
| Besloten deel v.e.website | Password restricted area; |
| Besteladministratie | Acquisitions; acquisitions management |
| Bestuur | zie Dagelijks bestuur; Bibliotheekbestuur |
| Beveiligingspoortjes | Detection system; |
| Beveiligingsstrips | Tattle Tag (van Tattle Tape; merknaam van3M); security strips |
| Beveiligingssysteem | Security system; |
| Bevoegd gezag | Governing body; Library Authority |
| Bewaarbibliotheek | Library of last resort; |
| Bewaarbeleid | Store policy; |
| Bewegwijzering | Signage; Graphics (au) |
| Bezit van een bibliotheek | Library holdings; stock |
| Bezoekerstellers | People counters; |
| Bezoekerstelling | Door count; |
| Bezuinigingen | Budget cuts; |
| Bibliobus | zie ook Buitenkant; Mobile Library; Bookmobile |
| Biblion | zie NBD; |
| Bibliograferen | To verify bibliographic items; |
| Bibliothecaris | HBO niveau; Librarian; Information Professional |
| Bibliothecaris | MBO niveau; Paraprofessional; Technical Libary Staff; Library Assistant; Library Technician; |
| Bibliotheek | Library; |
| Bibliotheek 2.0 | Library 2.0 (pronunciation: two point oh); |
| Bibliotheek.nl | Portal of the Dutch Public Libraries; |
| Bibliotheekacademie | Library School; |
| Bibliotheekbestuur | Library Board; Board of Governors; Library Authority |
| Bibliotheekboekhandel | Book jobber (USA); Library Supplier (UK) |
| Bibliotheekdirecteur | Chief Librarian(UK); Library Director (USA) |
| Bibliotheekpaspoort | Reciprocal borrowing scheme; single membership; single card; one card |
| Bibliotheekterminologie | Library Terminology; |
| Bibliotheekvernieuwing | Library Modernization; |
| Biebmiep | Bun lady; |
| Biebdaten | Date Reading; |
| Binden | To rebind; to reback |
| Blad | zie ook Tijdschriften; Periodical |
| Bladmuziek | Music scores; sheet music; printed music |
| Bladomslagapparaat | Page turner; |
| Bladspiegel | Page area; |
| Blinden en slechtzienden | Visually impaired people; |
| Boek- Archief- en Informatiewetenschap | Library, Archive and Information Studies |
| Boekaankopen | Book purchases; |
| Boeken aan huisdienst | Service to housebound readers; Home Library Service |
| Boekenbrievenbus | Quick drop box; book return |
| Boekenmagazijn | Stacks; closed stacks |
| Boekenwagen | Book truck; booktrolley |
| Boekhandel | Bookshop; |
| Boekjaar | Financial year; fiscal year |
| Boekomslag | zie ook Plastificeren; Cover; dust jacket |
| Boekomslag (grafische vormgeving) | Cover art; |
| Boekrug | Spine; |
| Boekselectie | Selection; materials selection process |
| Boete | Overdue fee; late fee; fine |
| Bonnenprinter | Slip printer; |
| Boomerang kaarten | Freecards; rack cards |
| Bovenschools | Cross-school; |
| Brancheformule | Standard; |
| Brede school | Extended school; |
| Brochure zie ook Pamflet | Brochure; |
| Bronmateriaal | Primary Sources; |
| Bronvermeldingen | zie ook Verwijzingen; Citations |
| Brugklas | Transition class; |
| Brugklasser | First former; |
| Buitenkant bibliobus | Livery; |
| Buurthuis | Community Centre; |
| Bijlage | Appendix; |
| Bijvoegsel | bij een krant of tijdschrift; Media tie-in ; begin |
| CAO | Collective Labour Agreement; |
| Canon | literaire; Core book list |
| Catalogus | Catalog (USA) catalogue (UK); |
| Catalogiseren | Cataloguing; |
| Categorie | Category; Material type (e.g. fiction, non-fiction) |
| CDR | Central Record Library Rotterdam; |
| Centraal catalogiseren | Centralised cataloguing; shared cataloguing |
| Centraal collectioneren | Collaborative (shared, central) collection development |
| Centrale aanschaf | Shared purchasing; |
| Centrum voor kunstzinnige vorming | Centre for Creative Arts; |
| Certificering | Certification; |
| Chicklit | Chicklit |
| Citaat | Quote; quotation |
| CKV | Cultural and artistic appreciation; |
| Classeren | To Classify; |
| Collectie | Collection; stock; holdings |
| Collectiebeheer | Stockmanagement; |
| Collectiebeleid | Collection development policy; |
| Collectie(vormings)profiel | Collection development plan |
| Collega | Colleague; co-worker (USA) |
| Collatie | Collation; |
| Competenties | Compentencies; |
| Concept | Draft; |
| Contributie | Subscription fee; membership fee |
| Conservator | Curator; |
| Corporatie | Corporate name heading; |
| crèche; kinderdagverblijf | Nursery; Day Nursery |
| Cultureel erfgoed | Cultural heritage; |
| Cultuurpodium | Centre for performing arts; art centre |
| Cultural governance | Cultural governance |
| Cultureel ondernemerschap | Social entrepeneurship; |
| Culturele en kunstzinnige vorming | Cultural and artistic appreciation; |
| Cultuuromslag | Switch in behaviour; |
| Cursus | Course; |
| Cursusaanbod | Available courses ; begin |
| Dagelijks Bestuur | Executive Committee; |
| Data opslag | Data storage; |
| Datumstempel | Date stamp; |
| Debutant | First-time author; |
| Deelrubriek | Subject heading; |
| Deelwerk | Volume; |
| Depotbibliotheek | zie ook Wettelijk Depot; Deposit Library |
| Depot collectie | Deposit collection; |
| Derde geldstroom | Commercial funding; |
| Dertiende maand | Christmas Bonus; |
| Deskundig | Competent; |
| Deskundigheidsbevordering | Staff development; professional development |
| Detachering | Secondment; |
| Diacrieten | Diacritics; |
| Deelnemer | Delegate |
| Dichter des Vaderlands | Poet Laureate; |
| Dichterlijke vrijheid | Poetic License; |
| Diefstalbeveiligingssysteem | Security system; |
| Digitaal abonnement | Virtual membership; |
| Digitaal trapveldje | Digital playground; |
| Digitale broedplaats | Digital breeding ground; |
| Digitale bibliotheek | Digital Library; |
| Digitale kloof | Digital divide; information gap; inforich/infopoor |
| Digitalisering van collecties | Preservation; digitising |
| discotheek | Music Library; Record Library; Sound Library |
| Discussiestuk | Working paper; |
| DIV; Documentaire Informatie Verzorging | Records Management; |
| Diversiteit | Diversity; |
| Documentatiemap | Folder with documentary materials; |
| Doelgroepgerichte activiteiten | Outreach; |
| Doelgroepen | Community groups; |
| Doelstelling | Aim; objective |
| Doeluitkering | Special-purpose grant; |
| Domeinspecialist | Subject specialist |
| Doorlopende leerlijn | Continuous learning line; |
| Doorverwijzing zie ook Verwijzen | Referral; |
| DOS bibliotheken | Group of libraries in cities exceeding 100.000 inhabitants |
| Draagvlak | Support; backing |
| Drempels Weg | Accessibility of websites for people with a disability (see also the specialist glossary by EUAIN on this subject); |
| Driemaandelijks | Quarterly; |
| Dyslectie | dyslectisch; Dyslexia; dyslexic |
| Eerste geldstroom | Direct government funding; |
| Eerste leesboekjes | First Readers; |
| Effectmeting | Impact measurement; |
| Uitgegeven in eigen beheer; eigen beheer | Published independently; self-published; published in-house; published by the author; |
| Eindejaarsbonus | Christmas bonus; |
| Eindgebruikers | End-users; |
| Eindtermen | Attainment targets; exit qualifications |
| Energiebesparende maatregelen | Energy control; |
| Enquete | Questionnaire; |
| Erfgoed | Heritage; |
| Etiket | Label; |
| Etnische minderheden | Ethnic minorities; cultural groups |
| Evenementen | Events; |
| ExLibris | Bookplate ; begin |
| Federatief zoeken | Federated search; |
| Filiaal | Branch library; |
| Filiaal hoofd | Branch manager; |
| Financiering | Funding; |
| Flaptekst | Blurb; |
| Flexplek | Hot desk; touch down area |
| Flipover | Flipchart; |
| Folder | Welcome pack; |
| Folder | Folder; |
| Folderkast | Brochure display rack; |
| Fonotheek | Music Library; record library; sound library |
| Formatieplaats | Full time equivalent (FTE); Permanent Staff Position |
| Formulier | Form; |
| Frontale presentatie | Face-on stock display; |
| Functie-innovatie | Job enrichment; career development |
| Functieprofiel | Job profile; |
| Functie-omschrijving | Job description; |
| Functioneringsgesprek | Job performance interview ; begin |
| G4 | The Public libraries of the 4 largest cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht |
| Gangpad | Aisle; |
| Garantieperiode | Warranty period; |
| Garenloos gebrocheerd | Perfect binding; |
| Gastvrouwen | Floorwalkers; |
| Gebarentaal | Sign language; |
| Gebonden jaargang | Bound periodicals; volume |
| Gebouw | Building; facility |
| Gebruikers | Lezers; Users |
| Gebruikersonderzoek | User survey; public consultation |
| Gedragscode | Code of conduct; |
| Gehonoreerde aanvragen | Reservations filled; |
| Geldschieters | Funding providers; |
| Geluidsdragers | Sound recordings; Recorded Music |
| Gelijke kansen op de arbeidsmarkt | Equal employment opportunities; |
| Gemeenschappelijke catalogus | Shared catalogue; |
| Genre | Genre; |
| Gesloten uitlening | Closed stacks |
| Gesproken boeken | Audio books; spoken word cassettes |
| Gezamenlijke bibliotheek | Joint use library; multi-authority library |
| Gids | Directory; |
| G!ds, de | The Gu!de': nationally supported database service of the public libraries to be used as a local directory in collaboration with other cultural and social organizations |
| Glijdende werktijden | Flexible working hours; flexitime |
| Gouden Gids | Yellow Pages; |
| Grafische vormgeving | Graphic design; |
| Gremia | Advisory bodies; external bodies; representative bodies |
| Groen | klimaatneutraal; Sustainable |
| Grote Letter | Large Print; |
| Grote formaten | Outsize books; oversized books |
| Grijze literatuur | Grey literature ; begin |
| Halfjaarlijks | Half-yearly; |
| Haltepaal | Sign; Timetable signage |
| Handbibliotheek | Reference collection; Quick reference |
| Handboek | Manual; compendium; handbook; survey |
| Handelingen | Proceedings; parliamentary proceedings |
| Handleiding | Instruction manual; |
| Handschrift | Manuscript; |
| Hangjongeren | Disorderly youths in public places; |
| HBO | Higher Professional Education; |
| Hekje | Hash; hash key (UK); pound key (USA) |
| Herintreedster | (Woman) returner; re-entrant |
| Hersenkrakers | Stumper questions; |
| Hierarchische lijnen | Lines of authority; |
| Holebi-literatuur | LGBT literature; |
| Hoofd van de bevolking; per goofd van de bevolking | Per capita; |
| Hoofdrubriek | Heading; |
| Hoofdwoorden | Author headings; |
| HOVO; hoger onderwijs voor ouderen | University of the Third Age; U3A |
| Huis | Have remote access to catalogue |
| Huis-aan-huisbladen | Weeklies; free local papers |
| Huishoudelijk reglement | Standing orders; by-laws (USA); internal rules and regulations |
| Huiswerkclubs | Homework Clubs ; begin |
| IBL; Interbibliothecair Leenverkeer | ILL; Inter Library Loans; Document Delivery; |
| IBL account | Electronic account for end users of the NCC/IBL system; |
| Impressum | Imprint; |
| Inburgering | Naturalization(USA); integration |
| Inburgeringscursus | Integration course; |
| Inburgeringsexamen | Civic Integration Exam; |
| Incassobureau | Collection agency; |
| Indelingsschema | Classification scheme; |
| Indexeren | Indexing; |
| Informatica | Computer Science; |
| Informatiebalie | Information desk; reference desk |
| Informatiebronnen | (Subject) resources; |
| Informatiekunde | Information Science; |
| Informatievaardigheden | Information Literacy; |
| Informatiezuil | Information kiosk; |
| Ingang (catalogus) | (Entry)heading; |
| Ingebonden (boek | tijdschrift); Bound |
| Ingeklemde dag | the saturday preceding'; 'other days around them' |
| Ingroeifunctie | Steppingstone position; |
| Inhoudsopgave | Table of Content; ToC |
| Inleverpunt (zelfbedieningsituatie) | Book drop; |
| INK-model | Quality management method; used by many Dutch Public Libraries |
| Inktvraat | Iron gall ink corrosion; zie The ink corrosion website zie ook Slow fires |
| Inlichtingen | Enquiries; |
| Inlichtingenbureau | Enquiry desk; |
| Inlichtingenwerk | Reference work; |
| Inlichtingenvragen | Reference queries; |
| Inschrijfformulier | Application form; registration form |
| Instapniveau | Qualifying level; |
| Inspraakprocedure | Consultative procedure; |
| Instelling (wonen en zorgen) | Residency; |
| Intellectueel eigendom | Intellectual property; |
| Interne publicatie | zie ook eigen beheer; Internal publication |
| Internet caf?IT suite | |
| Invalidentoilet | Adapted toilet; |
| Invaller (leerkracht) | Supply teacher; substitute teacher |
| Invullen | Complete; fill in |
| Inwerken (van boeken) | Accessioning; |
| IPE salarisgraad | IPE salary grade; International Position Evaluation, IPE |
| IPO | Interprovincial Consultations ; begin |
| Jaar van uitgave | Publication date; |
| Jaarboek | Annual; yearbook; annals |
| Jaargang (ingebonden tijdschriften) | Volume; |
| Jaarlijks | Annual; annually |
| Jaarrekening | Annual statement of accounts; |
| Jaarsalaris | Salary per annum; |
| Jaarverslag | Annual Report; |
| Jeugdbibliothecaris | Children's Librarian; |
| Jeugdbibliotheek | Children's Library; Youth Library; Young Peple's Library |
| Jeugdbibliotheekwerk | Youth Services; |
| Jongeren | Young Adults; teens ; begin |
| Kaasschaafmethode | Making economies across the board; |
| Kamerstukken | Parliamentary Papers; |
| Kamishibai | Kamishibai; Japanese storybox |
| Kastcontrole | Shelf reading; |
| Kastindeling | Shelf arrangement; shelf order |
| Kastlokatie | Callnumber; |
| Kastruimte | Shelving; |
| KB | Koninklijke Bibliotheek; National Library of the Netherlands |
| Kengetallen | (Statistical)indicators; normative data |
| Kenniscentrum | Knowledge centre; |
| Kennismanagement | Knowledge Management; KM |
| Kerndoelen (eindtermen) | Attainment targets; |
| Kernfuncties | Core business; |
| Kernwaarden | Core values; |
| Kerstgratificatie | Christmas Bonus; |
| Keukenmeidenromans | zie ook Leesvoer; Stuiverromans; Dime novels(AM) |
| Keurmerk | Accreditation mark; |
| Kinderopvang | Childcare; childminding facilities |
| Kindvriendelijk | Family friendly; |
| Klachtenafhandeling | Handling of complaints; |
| Klankbordgroep/klantenpanel | Focus group; brainstorming panel; feedback group |
| Klanten zie ook Lezers | Gebruikers; Opdrachtgever; Customers; clients |
| Klantgericht | Customer focused; needs-based; reader-centred; service-oriented |
| Klanttevredenheidsonderzoek | Customer satisfaction survey; |
| Klein grafisch materiaal | Ephemera; |
| Kleuterschool | Kindergarten (USA)Nursery school; Infants school (UK) |
| Knippen (van blz en ills uit boeken) | Razoring (USA); |
| Knipseldienst | Press cuttings service; |
| Knipsels | Cuttings; clippings |
| Knot(je) | Bun; |
| Komkommertijd | Silly season; |
| Kopieerapparaat | Photo copier; Xerox |
| Koran | Qu'ran; |
| Kosten | Costs; expense |
| Krantenbank | Full text database of six national newspapers in the Netherlands; |
| Kruisverwijzingen | Cross references; |
| KULTURHUS | One-Stop shop concept used by the Provincial Library Centre Overijssel; co-located services; multi-agency servicepoint |
| Kwaliteit | Excellence; |
| Kwaliteit | Quality; |
| Kwaliteitszorg | Quality management; |
| Kwartaalblad | Quarterly; |
| Kwartiermaker | Trailblazer; forerunner |
| Kijk- en voelboeken | Tactile picture books ; begin |
| Laagdrempelig | Accessible (to all members of the community); easy access |
| Laaggeletterdheid | Low literacy; |
| Landelijk lenen | zie ook Zoek & Boek; A nationwide system of reciprocal access for the general public to collections of all Dutch public libraries |
| Langetermijn planning | Long range planning; |
| Latijns schrift | Roman script; |
| LDO-bibliotheken | Group of libraries in towns with less than 100.000 inhabitants (stopped in 2005); |
| Lectuur | Light fiction; |
| Leengeld | Rental payments; |
| Leenrecht | Public Lending Right; |
| Leermiddel(en) | Teaching aid; learning aid; teaching materials |
| Leerplichtige leeftijd | Compulsory school age; |
| Leesbevordering | Book promotion; reader's advisory; reader development |
| Leescafe | Library cafe; coffee corner |
| Leesclub | Reading club; reading group |
| Leeshandicap | Print disability; print impairment |
| Leeshulpmiddelen | Reading aids; |
| Leesniveau | Reading level; |
| Leesprogramma | Reading scheme; |
| Leesvaardigheid | Literacy; |
| Leesvoer | zie ook Stuiverromans; Keukenmeidenromans; Light reading |
| Leeswijzer (als een soort samenvatting in een rapport) | Executive summary; |
| Leeszaal | Reference room; reading room |
| Legborden | Shelves; |
| Lenen (lenen aan) | To lend; |
| Lenen (lenen van) | To borrow; |
| Lener | Borrower; |
| Lenersadministratie | Borrower records; |
| Leren (lesgeven) | To teach; |
| Leren (leren van) | To learn; |
| Lespakket | Learning pack; |
| Levenlang leren | een; Life long learning |
| Levensloop regeling | Life-course saving scheme; |
| Levensloop sparen | Life-course saving; |
| Leverancier | Vendor; supplier |
| Lezer | klant; gebruiker; lid; Reader; patron; customer |
| Lezerspas | Library ticket; |
| Lief en leedpot | Kitty; |
| Literatuurgids | Index (of citations); guide |
| Literatuuropgaven | References; (bibliographic) citations |
| Locatie (van een evenement oid.) | Venue; |
| Logeerkoffertje | Sleep-over suitcase; |
| Logopedisch Centrum | Centre for Speech and Language Therapy; |
| Loketfunctie | Help-desk; one-stop shop |
| Loon/prijscompensatie | Cost of living adjustment; |
| Lopende jaargang | Current periodicals; |
| Losbladigen | Loose leafs; |
| Luisterboeken | Audiobooks ; begin |
| Maatschappij (algemeen) | Society; |
| Maatschappij (lokale samenleving) | Community; |
| Maatschappij (INK-model) | Stakeholders; |
| Maatwerk | Customizing; customized |
| Magazijn | zie ook Boekenmagazijn; Storage area |
| Makkelijk Lezen | Easy Reading; |
| Mantelzorgers | Carers; |
| Mappenkast | Vertical file; |
| Marketing communicatie | MARCOMS; |
| Marsrouteplan | Road Map (a framework for a strategy or plan); |
| Materiaaltype zie ook Categorie | Format e.g. book; dvd; etc |
| Maximaal te lenen objecten | Loan limit; |
| Media-educatie | (Training in) computer literacy; ITliteracy; information literacy |
| Mediatheek | Media Centre; |
| Meeleesboek | Read along book; |
| Meerkeuzesysteem CAO | Personalisation of parts of the CAO; |
| met dien verstande dat | provided (you),in that,except that ; |
| Middelen | Resources; |
| Missie | Mission statement; |
| Moeilijkheidsgraad | Level of difficulty; |
| Monografie | Monograph; |
| Muziekbibliothecaris | Music Librarian; |
| Muziekbibliotheek | Music Library; |
| Muziekwetenschap | Musicology ; begin |
| Naschoolse opvang | After school childminding facilities ("educare"); |
| Nascholing | Refresher course; |
| Naslagwerk | Reference book; |
| Nationale Bibliotheek | National Library; British Library (UK); Library of Congress (USA) |
| Navigatie (op een website) | Presentation; |
| NBD/Biblion | Netherlands Library Service; the national non-profit library supplier and publisher of library related material; |
| NCC zie ook IBL | Netherlands Central Catalogue (union catalogue); |
| NCC/IBL | Union catalogue with integrated ILL and document delivery system; |
| Niet-uitleenbaar materiaal | Non-circulating material; |
| Niet verklarende bibliografie | Unannotated bibliography; |
| Nieuwkomers (nieuwe immigranten) | New immigrants; new asylumseekers; new refugees |
| Normen | Standards; |
| Normen en waarden | Values; |
| Notulen | Minutes; |
| NT2 | Dutch as a second language; |
| NT2 Plein | NT2 Plaza; area in the library where all materials and information relating to NT2 are placed; |
| Nullijn | Budget freeze; freeze on income ; begin |
| OBIP+ | A performance appraisal system in Dutch public libraries; |
| Object | Item; |
| Offerte | Quote; |
| Ondernemingsraad | Work's council; Personnel Council |
| Ondertitels | Subtitles; captions |
| Onderwijs in eigen taal en cultuur | Bilingual education; |
| Onderwijsachterstandbeleid | Educational policy for children in deprived urban or rural areas; |
| Onderwijsbegeleidingsdient | School Advisory Service; |
| Onderzoek | Research; survey |
| Online publiekscatalogus | OPAC; online catalogue |
| Ontlezing | Declining reading habits; reading habits are on the wane |
| Ontslag | Dismissal; |
| Ontdubbelen | Deduping; duplicate removal; duplicate resolution |
| ontslag- en opzegvergoedingen | severance pay and compensation in lieu of notice; |
| Ontsluiten van informatie | Information retrieval; dissemination of information; making accessible |
| Ontsluiting | Indexing; cataloguing; |
| op arbeids- en sociaalrechtelijk vlak | in the field of labour law and social policy ; |
| Opbergcassette/doos | File box; |
| Opbergmap | File; folder |
| Opbergsysteem | Filing system; |
| Opdrachtgever | (Commercial) client; |
| Open uitlening | Open stacks; |
| Openbaar onderwijs | Public schools (USA) State schools (UK); |
| Openbare instelling | Public Institution; |
| Oplage | Circulation (of newsprint and magazines); print run; edition; copies |
| Opruimen (boeken) | Shelving (books); |
| Opruimhulp | Library aide (AM); shelving assistant |
| opzegvergoeding | severance pay; |
| ORT | onregematigheidstoeslag; PP; premium pay |
| Oude jaargangen | Back runs; |
| Oude nummers (van tijdschriften) | Past issues; |
| Ouderen | Senior citizens; elderly people |
| Ouderen op Internet | Silver Surfers; |
| Overdruk (zie ook Separaat) | Reprint; |
| Overeenkomst | Agreement; |
| Overeenkomst van dienstverlening | Service contract; |
| Overzichtsartikel | Subject review article; state-of-the-art report; analytical survey ; begin |
| Pamflet; ook voor termen als blauwboekje | schotschrift; vlugschrift; traktaat; vliegende bladen enz.; Pamphlet; brochure |
| Pamflet (eenzijdig bedrukt) | Broadside; broadsheet; handbill; poster |
| Papierwinkel/papiermolen | Red tape; |
| Pas met magnetische strip | Swipe Card; |
| PBC | Provincial Library Centre; |
| Pensioenbreuk | Broken work record (UK); |
| Pensioenfonds | Occupational pension scheme; pension fund |
| Pensioengerechtigde leeftijd | Retirement age; |
| meer pensioenwoorden | woordenlijst pensioenen; |
| Per hoofd van de bevolking | Per capita; |
| Persbericht | Press release; media release |
| Personeel | medewerkers; Personnel; staff |
| Personeelsmanagement | Personnel management; |
| Personeelswerk | HRM; Human resources management |
| Personeelsverloop | Staff turnover; |
| Peuterspeelzaal | Playgroup; playschool |
| PICA | originally a Dutch library cooperative; now part of OCLC |
| PICAformat | Format for records in the online catalogue; aka.MARCformat |
| PiCarta | Integrated; multimaterial search and request facility offering access to online resources and electronic documents |
| Pictogram | Symbol; |
| PIM | System for subject categorisation in Dutch public libraries; |
| Pistooltje', markering van uitgeleend boek | Shelf marker; |
| Plaats in de organisatie | Organisational relationships; |
| Plagiaat | Appropriation; plagiarism |
| Plaatsingsysteem | Classification system; |
| Plastificeren | Mylar jacketing(AM); |
| Positiebepaling (INK) | Profile; position; positioning |
| Premies | sociale verzekeringen; Contributions |
| Premiedruk | Contributions burden; |
| Prentenboek | Picture book; |
| Precision/precisie | Precision; |
| Prestatie indicator | Performance indicator; |
| Prestatie meting | Performance measurement; |
| Prikbord | Notice Board; |
| Probleemlezers | Slow readers; |
| Profiel (studie) | Subject cluster; |
| Profiel (collectie)zie ook Collectievormingsprofiel | Collection profile; |
| Programmalijn | Subject track; |
| Programma van Eisen | Schedule of requirement (SoR); for architects: the brief |
| Projectgroep | zie ook werkgroep; Project group |
| Projectsubsidie | Project subsidy; |
| Propedeuse | Foundation year; |
| Prijs (verkoopprijs) | Price; |
| Prijs (voor een winnend boek) | Literary award; |
| Publieksinformatie | Community information; citizen's information ; begin |
| Quick reference | Quick reference; |
| Raad van Toezicht | zie ook Bibliotheekbestuur; Supervisory Board; Board of Trustees |
| Randapparatuur | Peripherals; |
| Ranking | Ranking; |
| Rappel | Recall; |
| Rationeel Collectie Beleid | RCB; An evidence based stock management system designed by CUBISS |
| Rationeel collectioneren | zie Centraal collectioneren; Systematic stock management |
| Reader | Reader (collection of photocopies for use in a lesson); |
| Recall | Recall; vangst |
| Recensie | Review; |
| Recensie exemplaar | Review Copy; |
| Recht op informatie | Freedom of information; |
| Reeks | Series; |
| Referaattijdschrift | Abstracting Journal; |
| Referentie | verwijzing; Citation; bibliographic citation |
| Refereren | Making abstracts; |
| Register | Index; |
| Rekenvaardigheid | Numeracy; |
| Relatiegeschenk | Corporate gift; |
| Reserveren | To place a hold; to place a reserve |
| Reservering | Hold; reserve |
| Restaurator | Conservator; |
| Resultaatgericht | Focused; |
| Richtlijnen | Guidelines; |
| Ringleiding | Induction loop system; Audio loop |
| ROC | Regional Training Centre; |
| Roldeuren | Tambour doors; |
| Rolstoeltoegankelijk | Wheelchair accessible; equity of access |
| Rolverdeling | Roles; |
| Roman | Novel; fiction |
| Rondleiding (door de bibliotheek) | Library tour; |
| Routes(van de bibliobus) | Timetable; schedule |
| Routevervoer | Fixed route transport; |
| Rubrieksaanduidingen | Subject headings; |
| Rugetiket | Spine label; |
| Rijksbijdrage | Central government grant; |
| Rijtijd (bibliobus) | Travelling time ; begin |
| salarisgraad | salary grade; |
| salarisstrook | pay slip; wage slip |
| Samenwerken | Collaborate; co-operate; resource sharing |
| Samenwerkingsprogramma | Joint initiative/programme; |
| Saneren zie Afschrijven | |
| Sanitaire stop (bibliobus) | Comfort stop; |
| Schakelklas | internationale; Secondary school immigrant class |
| Scholengemeenschap | Combined school; school cluster |
| Schoolbieb.nl | National School Library offering teachers and pupils; from junior school to adult education; access to the online information and services of public libraries regarding teaching and learning. |
| Schoolmediatheek | schoolbibliotheek; School library |
| Schoolverlaters zie ook Afhakers | School leavers; |
| Scheur (in een boek) | Tear; |
| Schriftelijk onderwijs | Correspondence course; |
| Scriptie | Thesis; final paper; final project; essay |
| Sectoroverschrijdend | Cross sectoral; |
| secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden | (fringe) benefits, secondary employment conditions; |
| seminar | symposium, one-day conference; |
| Separaat zie ook Overdruk | Reprint; |
| serie | series, serial; |
| SISO | Classification scheme used in Dutch public libraries, based on Dewey; |
| SiteGenerator | Tool; designed specially for Dutch public libraries to create a website |
| smoelenboek | mugshots, who's who, facebook; |
| SMSen | Texting; |
| Sociaal isolement | Social exclusion; |
| Sociale cohesie | Social inclusion; |
| Sociale kaart | Community information; |
| Sociale veiligheid (bv op straat) | Social safety; |
| Sociale vernieuwing | Social inclusion activities (UK); |
| Sociale zekerheid (uitkeringen ed.) | Social security; |
| Sollicitant | Applicant; |
| Sollicitatiebrief | Resum?; |
| Speciaal onderwijs | Special education; special schools |
| Sprinters | Quick picks (UK); Quick Choice Collection (UK) |
| Spijbelen | Truancy; playing truant; skipping school |
| Staatsblad v.h.Koninkrijk der Nederlanden | Bulletin of Acts and Decrees; |
| Stage | Work experience; Internship; Traineeship |
| Stage lopen | To do an internship; |
| Stagiare | Student trainee; |
| Standing order | Blanket order; |
| Standplaats(van de bibliobus) | Mobile Library stop; |
| Statijd (van de bibliobus) | Duration of the stop; opening times |
| Startkwalificatie | Basic qualification; starting level |
| Statistiek | Statistics; performance indicators |
| Statistieken | Transactions logs; |
| Stelling | Pronouncement; proposition |
| Sterkte-zwakte analyse | SWOT (Strengths; weaknesses; opportunities; threats) |
| Stichting Welzijn Ouderen | Service Centre for Senior Citizens; |
| Stop(op een boek of lezer) | Block; hold |
| Streefbezit | Target stock; |
| Stripboek | stripverhaal; Comic (book); graphic novel |
| Studiehuis | Study centre'; a didactic approach in secondary education |
| Stuiverromans | zie ook Leesvoer; Keukenmeidenromans; Dime novels (AM); Penny dreadfuls (UK) |
| Stuurgegevens | Control data; |
| Stuurgroep | Steering group; |
| Subsidie | (Government) funding; |
| Subsidievoorwaarden | Conditions of funding; |
| Systematische catalogus | Classified catalogue ; begin |
| Taakstelling | Target; |
| Te late boeken | Overdue books; |
| Ter inzage | On approval; |
| Terugbrengdatum | Due date; date due; return date |
| Terugvragen (uitgeleend | gereserveerd boek); Recall |
| Theateropstelling zie ook Vergaderopstelling | Seating in a lecture setting; |
| Tikfout | Typo; typing error |
| Tentoonstelling | Display; themed display; exhibition |
| Titelbeschrijven | Cataloguing; |
| Titelbeschrijving | Catalogue record; catalogue entry; bibliographic record |
| Titelbeschrijving | regels voor de; Cataloguing rules |
| Titelbeschrijver | Cataloguer; |
| Tochtdeuren | Windlock; |
| Toegang (tot internet) | Access (to internet); |
| Toetsingscriteria | Criteria for assessment; |
| Trailer (film) | Preview; |
| Translitteratie | Translitteration; romanization |
| Treffers | Hits; search results |
| Trefwoord | Subject heading (in catalogus); descriptor (in an electronic database)Keyword (algemeen) |
| Trefwoordenthesaurus | Controlled Vocabulary; |
| Trunceren | To truncate; |
| Tweede fase | Upper secondary education; |
| Tweedelijnsbibliotheek | Library of last resort; |
| Tijdschriften | Periodicals; magazines; (scientific) journals |
| Tijdschriftenadministratie | Serials Management; |
| Tijdschriftenrek/kast | Periodicals cabinet ; begin |
| Uitbesteden | Outsourcing; contracting-out |
| Uitgescheurde bladzijden | Torn out pages; |
| Uitgever | Publisher; publishing house |
| Uitleenklaar maken | To process; |
| Uitleenbalie | Lending desk; Issues and Returns desk (UK) Check out desk (USA) |
| Uitleenbibliotheek | Lending Library; Circulating Library (UK/AM 18th19th century) |
| Uitleencijfers | Circulation figures; book loans |
| Uitleenfrequentie | Loan frequency; turnover rate |
| Uitleengegevens | Lending data; |
| Uitleenreglement | Library rules; rules and regulations |
| Uitleentermijn | Loan period; |
| Uitlenen | zie ook Lenen; Issue books; check out books |
| Uitlening (algemeen) | Circulation; ciculation of stock |
| Uitleningen | Issues and returns; book loans |
| Uittreksel | Resum?; |
| Uitverkocht | Out of print; |
| Uitzendbaan | Temp job; |
| Uitzendbureau | Temp agency; |
| Uitzendkracht | Temp worker; contract staff |
| UMTS | 3G; |
| Universteitsbibliotheek | University Library; College Library ; begin |
| Vaardigheden | Skills; |
| Vacaturestop | Job freeze; hiring freeze |
| Vakantiedagen | jaarlijks recht op; Annual Leave |
| Vakantietoeslag | Holiday Bonus; |
| Vakbond | Trade union (UK); Labor Union (USA) |
| Vakkennis | Professional expertise; |
| Vakreferent | Expert; subject specialist; subject librarian |
| Vaktijdschrift | Professional journal; |
| Vaste boekenprijs | Net Book Agreement (UK); |
| Vaste vestiging | Static Library; |
| Vaste voet (toekenning subsidie ikv bibliotheekvernieuwing | Fixed allowance; |
| Veertiendaags | Fortnightly; |
| Veld | Field; |
| Vensterenvelop | Window envelope; |
| Verbeterplan | Action plan; |
| Verbeterd | Improved; corrected |
| Vergaderopstelling zie ook Theateropstelling | Seating at conference tables; |
| Vergadering | Meeting; |
| Vergaderzaal | Meeting room; conference room |
| Verlengen | To renew; |
| Verlopen abonnementen | Lapsed users/customers; |
| Vermeerderd | Enlarged; |
| Verrijdbare kasten | Mobile shelving; |
| Verslag | Report; |
| Vertrouwenspersoon (algemeen) | Trusted third party; Confidant; Confidential counsellor |
| Vertrouwenspersoon (speciaal) | Integrity advisor; Sexual Harassment Advisor |
| Vervangingspercentage (van boekbezit) | Stock refreshment rate; replenishment rate |
| vervolggesprek | follow-up appointment,follow-up discussion,follow-up meeting; |
| Verweesde werken | Orphan works; |
| Verworven rechten | extraatjes(in een werksituatie); Perks |
| Verwijsinformatie | Directional resources; |
| Verwijzen zie ook Doorverwijzing | To refer; referring |
| Verwijzingen | zie ook 'Bronvermeldingen'; Citations |
| Verzuim | zie ook ziekteverzuim; Absenteism |
| Visueel gehandicapt | Visually impaired; |
| Vlugschrift | Pamphlet; |
| VNG | Association of Netherlands Municipalities; |
| VOB | Netherlands Association of Public Libraries; |
| Voelboeken | zie ook Kijk- en voelboeken; Tactile books |
| Volksbibliotheek | People's Library; working man's library |
| Volksuniversiteit | Adult Education College; |
| Voorbeeldbibliotheken | Best Practices; |
| Voorleesuurtje | Story hour; |
| Voorlezen | To read aloud; storytelling |
| Voorschoolse periode | Preschool children; Early years |
| Voorwoord | Preface; |
| Vragenlijst | Questionnaire; |
| Vrijwilliger | Volunteer; voluntary worker ; begin |
| Welzijnsbeleid | Social welfare policy; |
| Werkbezoek | Excursion; |
| Werkdruk | Pressure of work; |
| WerkdrukVerkenner Openbare Bibliotheken | A workload analysis tool; developed specifically for Dutch Public Libraries |
| Werkgebied | Catchment area; library service area |
| Werkgroep | zie ook projectgroep; klankbordgroep; Special team; Task Force; working party; |
| Wet Bescherming Persoonsgegevens | Personal Data Protection Act; |
| Wetenschappelijke collectie | Research collection; |
| Wettelijk depot zie ook Depotbibliotheek | Legal deposit; |
| Winkelbibliotheek | Commercial lending library; |
| Wisselcollectie | Exchange collection; travelling collection; rotating collection |
| WOB | Employers Association Public Libraries; |
| wolk | als in AquaBrowser; Word cloud |
| woonzorgcentrum | Residential Care Centre; |
| woord vooraf | Preface; |
| wordt vervolgd | To be continued..; |
| WSF bibliotheken | Academic support libraries; libraries with a research collection ; begin |
| zelfbediening | Self-service; self-checkout |
| zichtcollectie | Books on approval; approval plan |
| zie | Zie ook verwijzing; See; see also reference |
| ziekteverzuim | Sick leave; |
| zit-statafel | Sitting-standing table; |
| Zoek & Boek (nieuwe naam van 'landelijk lenen' | A nationwide system of reciprocal access for the general public to collections of all Dutch public libraries; 'D2D service'; 'Search & Reserve'; 'Seek&Book'. Vrgl UK; UnityWeb; |
| zoekfunctie | Search capability; |
| zwarte scholen | Sink schools (UK); integrated community school |