26 Questions
Which term refers to the transformation brought about by advances in computer and telecommunications technology?
Information revolution
What is the main characteristic of an information literate person?
All of the above
What were the earliest libraries primarily used for?
Documenting government and commerce
Where are older copies usually stored?
In the Microform Department
What are some other names for areas that house audiovisual materials?
Instructional Media Center and Learning Media Center
Which of the following is an example of archival materials?
Vertical file
What is the purpose of the vertical file in a library?
To store ephemeral materials
Where are state and local government documents often located?
In a separate area
Which format is NOT included in the audiovisual materials?
Microforms
What is an example of an electronic source?
Internet
Which of the following formats is NOT mentioned as a type of information source in the text?
Newspapers
What is the term used to describe the physical quality or appearance of an information source?
Format
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to access e-books?
Television
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional printed books?
Published in digital format
Which of the following is NOT a type of periodical?
Book
What is the advantage of e-journals?
They can be accessed from anywhere with valid authorization
Where are newspapers usually preserved?
On microfilm
What do archives consist of?
Public and private papers of notable persons
Approximately how many printed pages can one disk hold?
250,000 printed pages
What types of materials can be found in CD-ROM databases?
Census data and government documents
What is the minimum amount of information that a DVD can hold?
4.7GB
Where are the library's main collection of books usually located?
Stacks
Which part of a book contains the full title, author's name, and edition?
Title page
What is the purpose of a preface or foreword in a book?
To acknowledge people who helped in writing the book
What is the function of an index in a book?
To provide a list of subjects covered in the book
What is a serial publication?
A publication that is issued on a continuing basis at regularly stated intervals
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