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[[File:appointment diary.jpg|300px|thumb|A medium-sized desk diary, with lines for hours in the working day. This type may also be called an appointment diary.]] |
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In [[stationery]], a '''diary''' is a small book |
In [[stationery]], a '''diary''' (UK and Commonwealth English), '''datebook''', '''daybook''', '''appointment book''', '''planner''' or '''agenda''' (American English) is a small book contained a main [[diary]] section with a space for each day of the year with room for notes, a [[calendar (stationery)|calendar]]. Usually, various pages at the beginning and end contained various pieces of reference information, which may include maps and telephone codes, and pages for a short [[address book]] at the end. Most diaries are pre-printed for a specific year on the cover. With each day's space, they were able to be printed with the day of the week. However, diaries that can be used for any year are also produced. Page-marker [[ribbon]]s are commonly included. The US Customs official definition of a diary is: "A book prepared for keeping a daily record, or having spaces with printed dates for daily memoranda and jottings; also applied to calendars containing daily memoranda on matters of importance to people generally, or to members of a particular profession, occupation, or pursuit".<ref>[http://www.faqs.org/rulings/rulings1995HQ956934.html US Customs case decision]</ref> |
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The main different sizes produced are the small '''pocket diary''' and larger '''desk diary''', both of which come in many different sizes. Any size may be referred to as an '''appointment diary''', especially larger diaries with pre-printed lines for each period in the day, as in the picture above. A large variety of layout formats are sold, including: |
The main different sizes produced are the small '''pocket diary''' and larger '''desk diary''', both of which come in many different sizes. Any size may be referred to as an '''appointment diary''', especially larger diaries with pre-printed lines for each period in the day, as in the picture above. A large variety of layout formats are sold, including: |
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*month per view/opening |
*month per view/opening |
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Often, as in the diary pictured above, weekend days are given less space than workdays. |
Often, as in the diary pictured above, weekend days are given less space than workdays. Small calendars of the current month, and if there is room, previous and following months at the bottom of the page are also typical. |
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Most diaries run from January to December, but school or academic diaries, also known as "mid-year" diaries, run for twelve months from shortly before the beginning of the [[school year|school]] or [[academic year]]. |
Most diaries run from January to December, but school or academic diaries, also known as "mid-year" diaries, run for twelve months from shortly before the beginning of the [[school year|school]] or [[academic year]]. Many diaries are themed for different interest groups, and contain relevant reference information to that interest. Others are given as gifts by businesses. Especially in diaries for children or young people, many are now branded for fictional characters, authors, [[recording artist]]s or magazines. |
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The British stationery business now called the [[Letts Filofax Group Ltd]] produced the world's first pre-printed diary in 1812, calling it the "Commercial Diary".<ref>Barker, Tom. ''Leadership for results: removing barriers to success for people, projects, and processes'', American Society for Quality, 2006, ISBN |
The British stationery business now called the [[Letts Filofax Group Ltd]] produced the world's first pre-printed diary in 1812, calling it the "Commercial Diary".<ref>Barker, Tom. ''Leadership for results: removing barriers to success for people, projects, and processes'', American Society for Quality, 2006, {{ISBN|0-87389-669-6}}, {{ISBN|978-0-87389-669-6}} [https://books.google.com/books?id=HZzGACZengUC&dq=Letts+diary+1812&pg=PA104 Google books]</ref> Printed diaries now is competing with loose-leaf [[personal organizer]]s and various electronic forms of diary functions on [[personal computer]]s, [[personal digital assistant]]s and [[mobile telephone]]s. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Notebook]] |
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* [[Note-taking]] |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[[Library of Congress]] [ |
*[[Library of Congress]] [https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trm052.html Seven pocket diaries of Theodore Roosevelt] |
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Latest revision as of 16:57, 18 July 2023
In stationery, a diary (UK and Commonwealth English), datebook, daybook, appointment book, planner or agenda (American English) is a small book contained a main diary section with a space for each day of the year with room for notes, a calendar. Usually, various pages at the beginning and end contained various pieces of reference information, which may include maps and telephone codes, and pages for a short address book at the end. Most diaries are pre-printed for a specific year on the cover. With each day's space, they were able to be printed with the day of the week. However, diaries that can be used for any year are also produced. Page-marker ribbons are commonly included. The US Customs official definition of a diary is: "A book prepared for keeping a daily record, or having spaces with printed dates for daily memoranda and jottings; also applied to calendars containing daily memoranda on matters of importance to people generally, or to members of a particular profession, occupation, or pursuit".[1]
The main different sizes produced are the small pocket diary and larger desk diary, both of which come in many different sizes. Any size may be referred to as an appointment diary, especially larger diaries with pre-printed lines for each period in the day, as in the picture above. A large variety of layout formats are sold, including:
- page per day
- week per view/opening
- week per page
- month per view/opening
Often, as in the diary pictured above, weekend days are given less space than workdays. Small calendars of the current month, and if there is room, previous and following months at the bottom of the page are also typical.
Most diaries run from January to December, but school or academic diaries, also known as "mid-year" diaries, run for twelve months from shortly before the beginning of the school or academic year. Many diaries are themed for different interest groups, and contain relevant reference information to that interest. Others are given as gifts by businesses. Especially in diaries for children or young people, many are now branded for fictional characters, authors, recording artists or magazines.
The British stationery business now called the Letts Filofax Group Ltd produced the world's first pre-printed diary in 1812, calling it the "Commercial Diary".[2] Printed diaries now is competing with loose-leaf personal organizers and various electronic forms of diary functions on personal computers, personal digital assistants and mobile telephones.
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ US Customs case decision
- ^ Barker, Tom. Leadership for results: removing barriers to success for people, projects, and processes, American Society for Quality, 2006, ISBN 0-87389-669-6, ISBN 978-0-87389-669-6 Google books
