Bibliographic Records and Retrieval Quiz

What is the purpose of an author-supplied abstract?

To provide digitized information related to a specific subject
To summarize the main points of the database (correct)
To explain the methodology used in creating the database
To be written by a database vendor

Which entity creates the content in a database?

Database management system
Database vendors
Database producers (correct)
Database users

What is the function of a bibliographic database?

Leases content to electronic libraries exclusively
Creates proprietary search software for databases
Provides electronic access to data for a fee
Consists of records organized for ease of search and retrieval (correct)

Which type of databases are commonly used in libraries under licensing agreements?

Full-text reference resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical format of records in a bibliographic database?

Containing a uniform description of bibliographic items (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who provides electronic access to data after converting it to machine-readable form?

Database vendors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a well-prepared abstract?

To help the reader quickly identify the basic content of the document (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where should the abstract appear in a scholarly journal article?

Following the title and name(s) of author(s) and preceding the text (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the length of an abstract depend on?

The type of document abstracted and the intended use of the abstract (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which type of documents are abstracts typically limited to around 30 words?

Editorials and letters to the editor (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should attention be paid to keywords in an abstract?

For searchability in bibliographic databases (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should authorship of an abstract be indicated?

By indicating it with name or initials (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where are indexes typically found in single-volume works of reference and nonfiction?

At the end of the back matter (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of work is rarely indexed?

Works of fiction (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are citations usually listed in indexes of academic fields or disciplines?

By author and subject in separate sections (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pre-coordinate and post-coordinate indexing?

To organize citations by author and subject (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an abstract?

A brief, objective representation of the essential content of a work (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can an index to each volume of a periodical be found?

At the end of the last issue of the publication year (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a librarian who prepares entries for a library catalog?

A cataloger (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a bibliography in the context of scholarly publication?

A list of references to sources cited in the text of an article or book (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bibliographic index?

To index bibliographies by subject (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a bibliographer?

Compiling a bibliography (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an index in the context of a written work?

An alphabetically arranged list of headings consisting of personal names, places, and subjects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of style manuals?

To provide guidelines for citation format for various disciplines (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of bibliographic control?

To identify, describe, analyze, and classify communication materials (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a bibliographic record?

An entry representing a specific item in a library catalog or bibliographic database (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is bibliographic retrieval?

The process in which a user queries a library catalog or bibliographic database (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing name, title, subject, and other useful access to information resources?

To provide multiple ways to find an item (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a library catalog in bibliographic control?

A library catalog is a tool used to retrieve specific items from a library collection (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of bibliographic control identified by Ronald Hagler?

Storing information resources in a library collection (B) Signup and view all the answers