Dublin Core a metadata format being discussed internationally to define a minimal information resource description for use in a WWW environment. EDI Electronic Data Interchange. The exchange of structured data messages to enable automated transactions between application systems. The international EDI standard messaging syntax under the responsibility of the UN, for trading transactions in all industries. Electronic mail a means for an originator of information to distribute information to an unlimited number of recipients via a value added network service which mimics the functions of the paper postal services.
Electronic publisher see publisher.
Electronic publication document, file, journal, etc. made available in electronic form. Floppy disk a type of computer storage medium, capable of storing up to 2 MB of data. Most commonly available in 3.5 inch size. 2. in the context of bibliographic control, the formalised structure in which the specific elements of bibliographic description are accommodated. Frame relay a data service similar to X.25, but providing higher speeds and LAN interconnection.