Glossary of Folger terminology

This glossary provides explanations of terms and acronyms that are used at the Folger (though some may have originated elsewhere or reflect previous practices).

A

• ALA
• AIB: Association Internationale de Bibliophilie.

D

• DCRM

E

• EMMO

N

• NACO

R

• RBMS: The Rare Books and Manuscripts section of the American Library Association, which "represents and promotes the interests of librarians who work with rare books, manuscripts, and other types of special collections."

S

• Shelfmarks
• STC

T

• TSI