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MIT Data Warehouse LIBRARY Table


Includes codes and descriptions of the MIT Libraries. This is the library that "owns" the item. (these are defined as Sub Libraries in Aleph, and include SAS, Document Services, Physics Reading Room, etc.). Use this table to limit the query by library that owns the item. Use the LIBRARY_FUND "Paying Library" field to limit the query by the library that paid for the item.


Field Name

Description

Data Type

Length

LIBRARY_CODE

Three-letter code for the Sub-Library (e.g., ENG, HUM) owning the item. Use the Paying_Library_Code for the library purchasing the item.

VARCHAR2

3

LIBRARY_KEY

Key used to join to the LIBRARY table. This field should only be used for joining data, NOT for reporting.

VARCHAR2

3

LIBRARY_NAME

The description of the Library (Sub-Library) code. (e.g., Barker Library, Humanities Library)

VARCHAR2

50

WAREHOUSE_LOAD_DATE

The date the record was loaded into the Data Warehouse from the source system.

DATE

8