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TAPE MACHINE [4 records]

Record 1 2014-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Document Classification (Library Science)
DEF

The term usually applied to manuscript or typescript, as distinct from cartographic, audiovisual, and machine-readable records and archives.

CONT

We will consider the materials used in individualized learning under three broad headings: textual materials, audiovisual materials, and computer-based materials. ... Textual materials [include] conventional textbooks, ... structured hand-out notes, ... textual programmed materials.

CONT

The Postlethwait audio-tutorial method began in 1961 at Purdue University. ... Taped material was related to textbook material, practical work and a laboratory manual.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Classification des documents (Bibliothéconomie)
CONT

Les documents textuels correspondant à l'acte de lire, le texte pouvant être : écrit à la main(manuscrit), tapé à la machine(dactylographié), photocopié ou imprimé [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Office Machinery
DEF

A card-printing machine that prints each number or letter on the card as it punches the card.

Key term(s)
  • typing tape punch
  • keyboard typing punch

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanographie
DEF

Machine à perforer les cartes, qui imprime chaque chiffre ou lettre sur la carte, en même temps qu'elle perfore les données que l'opérateur tape sur le clavier.

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Processes - Various
CONT

The certificate should be handwritten typewritten or rubber stamped on purchase orders

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
CONT

Le certificat doit être écrit à la main, tapé à la machine ou imprimé au moyen d’un timbre en caoutchouc sur les commandes(mieux que : dactylographié)

Spanish

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Record 4 1982-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
  • Forms Design
  • Printing Processes - Various
OBS

A typed intermediate storage medium for the printing format in a printing area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
  • Imprimés et formules
  • Procédés d'impression divers
OBS

Support d’information intermédiaire tapé à la machine pour un format d’impression conservée par l'imprimerie.

Spanish

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