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Brand and Style Guide

Editorial Style Guide

Writers and editors should adhere to Associated Press (AP) Stylebook standards for virtually all writing, except when a UB style or University Libraries standard differs. UB style and University Libraries generally supersedes all other style standards. In the rare instances when adhering to UB style is impossible (due to technical restraints), writers and editors should consistently apply those style adaptations across all content.

UB Libraries Style

Course Reserve

Course Reserve should not be written as "Course Reserves". "Course Reserve" can be shortened to "Reserve" for website navigation.

Delivery+

Delivery+ is the University Libraries document delivery service. The name "Delivery+" should always be in italics except when appearing in website navigation.

e-book

Do not spell out "electronic book", always use "e-book".

e-journals

Do not spell out "electronic journals", always use "e-journal".

Libraries' Catalog

The "Libraries’ Catalog" contains records for print and online materials owned by all of the University Libraries. In running text, "Libraries' Catalog" should be used. "Libraries' Catalog" can be abbreviated to "Catalog" for website navigation.

off-campus access

Off-campus access is refers to accessing library resources that are UB Only.

UB Only

Refers to materials that are only accessible for academic research to University at Buffalo faculty, students and staff. UB Only materials require a current UBIT name and password when accessed from off-campus.