4: Stationery and Information sources

map, atlas

used for locating places and planning itineraries whether locally or internationally.

Convert mm - in

x .0394

Convert in - mm

x 25.4

Sizes of paper

A0-A8 and B5

Referance Materials

Dictionaries official gazette telephone directories Maps, atlases Schedules, timetable Post office guide Trade journals Thesaurus Hansard Internet

window envelope

Have transparent window through which name and address can be seen of receiver. They save time and money because address labels do not need to be printed .

trade journal

Is a periodical or magazine which is devoted to news and Features relating to a specific trade or profession.

No-Carbon Required

NCR. Multi-page pressure-sensitive form where multiple copies are made by writing on the top copy of the form.

Items of Stationery

Note Pad Folder Pens Pencils erasers Paper sharpeners envelopes staples paper clips

Post Office Guide

Outline sin details services offered by the post office including regulations governing the sending of letters and parcels by post.

Types of Envelope

Regular Window Self-sealed Padded

onion skin paper

Strong, Translucent paper often used for tracing.

parchment paper

Superior Paper that is heavier than bond paper and usually has a special design. It is used for Work That need to be well presented such as Calligraphy and paintings.

Bond Paper

Superior Quality, Durable strong paper usually used for Headed Letters and 'Top Copy' work.

Thesarus

a book of synonyms

Internet

A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information.

Official Gazette

A newspaper or a officila journal issued weekly or monthly. It lists all acts of parliament and statutory instruments implemented as well as legal notices.

A7

105mm X 74mm - large address labels, Small index cards,'Post-it' note.

A6

148mm x 105mm - Used for Post cards, Index cars, Compliments Slips.

B5

176mm x 259mm - used for small posters and wall charts.

A4

210mm x 297mm - Most commonly used paper, Used for Business letters, Reports, Minutes, Agenda, Specifications, Bills of quality, Estimates, Quotations, and Invoices.

A5

297mm x 210mm - Used for short letter and memos.

A3

420mm x 297mm - Used for legal doc., Balance sheet and financial statements that are folder in half t make booklets.

A1

594mm x 420mm - Used for posters

A2

594mm x 420mm - Used for smaller Posters and documents That have to be folder, such as maps

A8

74mm x 52mm - Smaller address labels and 'Business cards .

A0

841mm x 1189mm - Used for posters

telephone directory

A book or collection of names, addresses, and telephone numbers

Stationery

All Material found in an office that are made of paper. writing and other office materials

Regular envelopes

Are standard Business size envelopes (DL). They usually come in white or be made of manilla.

Types of paper

Bond, Parchment, Flimsy, Onion skin, no carbon required (NCR).

Flimsy paper

Cheaper, Lighter paper used for carbon copies.

dictionary

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with its meaning or meanings.

schedule, timetable

an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur

self-seal envelope

have sticky strip To seal envelop by sticking together. They save time because they do not need to be moistened.

paper

the material that is used in the form of thin sheets for writing

Hansard

the official report of parliamentary proceedings