Nancy-Jo, by now you've probably had your question answered, but just in case
no one's answered you yet, the word "Ibid" (note: one "I", not
two), is an
abbreviation of the Latin phrase "ibidem", meaning "in the same book or
passage". It's often used when giving sources for an article or whatever.
For the first reference made to the source, the name of the book or document,
etc., is written out fully. When there are several sequential references to
the same source, then the word "ibid" is used as a type of shorthand or
time-saving shortcut. If a reference to another book, document is made, then
the next time that the original book or document is referred to, it must be
written out in its entirety again. Then the "ibid" could again be used for
other sequential references to the same source.
I hope this helps...or is it as clear as mud?!
Barbara in MO