26 Questions
Which of the following is the purpose of a library catalog?
To classify and arrange materials in a logical order
How are books usually organized on library shelves?
By placing them in numeric or alpha-numeric order
Which of the following materials are usually not given classification numbers in a library catalog?
Items available on the Internet
Which classification system is commonly used in public libraries and small college libraries?
Dewey Decimal Classification System
Which classification system allows more room for expansion as new subjects are added to the fields of knowledge?
Library of Congress Classification System
Which classification system is generally used in academic (colleges or university) libraries or research libraries?
Library of Congress Classification System
Which classification system was devised by the Government Printing Office to organize the thousands of publications it issues annually?
Superintendent of Documents System
Which method is commonly used to alphabetize cards in a card catalog?
Word by word
What is MARC an acronym for?
Machine Readable Catalog
What is the purpose of MARC records?
To store and retrieve catalog records electronically
Which term refers to the use of television as a medium of communication in the political arena?
Television politics
What does the term 'Television and the aged' refer to?
The use of television by elderly people
What is the main focus of 'Television and the performing arts'?
The representation of the performing arts on television
What does the term 'Television and teenagers' refer to?
The use of television by teenagers
According to the text, what is the purpose of the call number assigned to an item in a library?
To provide access through the library's catalog
Which classification system is based on the agency that issues the publication?
SuDocs
In the Dewey Decimal system, how are the numbers before and after the decimal point treated?
The number before the decimal point is treated as a whole number, while the numbers after the decimal point are treated as decimals
Which library in the Nebraska State College System uses the Library of Congress Classification?
Peru State College
Which of the following materials is NOT typically found in library catalogs?
Individual articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers
What does the location symbol in a catalog record indicate?
The location of the material within the library
What is the purpose of cross reference cards in a card catalog?
To direct the user to the proper terminology
What information is typically included in a printed card in a card catalog?
Call number, author, title, and subject
Which of the following is true about the shelving order of call numbers in the library?
Call numbers without the date are shelved before the ones with the date.
What does the 'O' before a call number indicate?
Oversize shelving for materials over 29 centimeters in height.
What is the purpose of subject headings in cataloging records?
To assign terms to each item for searching purposes.
What is the advantage of using subject headings in searching?
It brings together all of the materials that are available on a particular topic.
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