Introduction to Library and Information Science Midterm Review Quiz

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What is the definition of Library Science?

The study of topics relating to libraries, the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources (correct)

The profession devoted to applying theory and technology to the creation and utilization of collections of information

A storehouse of knowledge and a place of reading and studying

The process of storing and transferring information

What is the role of a librarian as an Information Scientist?

A librarian in reference pursues a deeper wisdom to understand all the questions

A librarian is a mover of ideas or information from one mind to another (correct)

A librarian is responsible for the care of a library and its contents

A librarian is devoted to applying theory and technology to the creation and utilization of collections of information

What does Information Science deal with?

Creation, selection, organization, management, preservation, dissemination, and utilization of collections of information in all formats

Interdisciplinary science incorporating the humanities, law, and applied science to study topics relating to libraries and information resources

A storehouse of knowledge and a place of reading and studying

Processes of storing and transferring information (correct)

What is the primary responsibility of a librarian?

Selection, processing, and organization of materials and the delivery of information, instruction, and loan services to meet the needs of users Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Librarianship?

Profession devoted to applying theory and technology to the creation, selection, organization, management, preservation, dissemination, and utilization of collections of information in all formats Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Information Science = Discipline dealing with storing and transferring information Library Science = Incorporates humanities, law, and applied science to study library-related topics Library = Storehouse of knowledge and a place of reading and studying Librarian = Professionally trained person responsible for the care of a library and its contents Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Librarianship = Profession devoted to applying theory and technology to the management of information collections Librarian as Generalist = Pursues a deeper understanding of all reference questions Librarian as an Information Scientist = Moves ideas or information from one mind to another Librarian as Information Scientist = Mover of ideas or information from one mind to another Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their roles:

Library = A place of reading and studying Librarian = Selects, processes, and organizes materials and delivers information services Librarian as Generalist = Pursues deeper wisdom to understand all questions Librarian as an Information Scientist = Mover of ideas or information from one mind to another Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their primary responsibilities:

Information Science = Deals with storing and transferring information Library Science = Studies topics relating to libraries and information resources Library = Storehouse of knowledge and a place of reading and studying Librarian = Responsible for the care of a library, its contents, and the delivery of information services Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their interdisciplinary nature:

Library Science = Incorporates humanities, law, and applied science Librarian = Responsible for the care of a library and its contents Librarianship = Applies theory and technology to the management of information collections Information Science = Deals with processes of storing and transferring information Signup and view all the answers