Biographical Sources and Uses Quiz
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What is the purpose of a biographical source?

  • To list bibliographic citations leading users to other works
  • To locate famous individuals in a given occupation (correct)
  • To offer brief data about individuals in essay form
  • To provide lengthy biographical essays about historical figures

    • What is the distinction between direct and indirect biographical sources?

  • Direct sources provide information itself, while indirect sources list bibliographic citations leading users to other works. (correct)
  • Direct sources are almanacs, while indirect sources are dictionaries.
  • Direct sources are about living persons, while indirect sources are about historical figures.
  • Direct sources offer brief biographical data, while indirect sources provide lengthy biographical essays.

    • What kind of information does a biographical dictionary provide?

  • Notable persons and significant data about them (correct)
  • Brief biographical entries providing sufficient data for identification of a person concerned
  • Brief, basic biographical data
  • Full name, address, and designation of an individual

    • In which type of biographical source can one typically find lengthy biographical essays about individuals?

    <p>Biographical dictionaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an obituary column in newspapers in the context of biographical information?

    <p>To supply information about living persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category of sources is useful for searching current profiles of individuals?

    <p>Periodical and newspaper indexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publisher is responsible for a large number of available biography reference titles?

    <p>Gale Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which selection process is based on the needs of a specific library and its user groups?

    <p>Uniqueness of information provided by particular tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source provides information about famous people who have passed away?

    <p>Obituaries – The New York Times Obituaries Index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source provides biographical information retrospectively?

    <p>Dictionary of Scientific Biography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source is an example of an indirect source for biographical information?

    <p>Biography Index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can one typically find current profiles of individuals?

    <p>Almanac of Famous People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source would provide information retrospectively about individuals?

    <p>International Who’s Who</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an obituary column in newspapers in the context of biographical information?

    <p>To offer insights into famous people who have passed away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source is an example of a direct biographical source?

    <p>Dictionary of Scientific Biography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two basic types of biographies mentioned in the text?

    <p>Direct and indirect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does a biographical directory typically provide?

    <p>Brief data about individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can one typically find brief biographical entries that provide sufficient information for the identification of a person?

    <p>Almanacs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publisher is responsible for a large number of available biography reference titles?

    <p>Gale Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do indirect biographical sources provide?

    <p>List bibliographic citations leading users to other works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of biographical source offers more detailed information, often in essay form?

    <p>Biographical dictionaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of literary handbooks and manuals in the context of biographical information?

    <p>To list and identify notable persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of sources is useful for searching current profiles of individuals?

    <p>Periodical and newspaper indexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do obituary columns of newspapers typically provide in the context of biographical information?

    <p>Profiles of individuals who are no longer alive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between direct and indirect biographical sources?

    <p>Direct sources provide information itself, while indirect sources list bibliographic citations leading users to other works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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