Library Catalogue Research Skills

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What is the primary function of a catalogue in bibliographic research?

To offer reviews and ratings for each publication

To identify and locate a book, periodical title, or thesis (correct)

To register new books added to the library

To provide summaries of each book in the library

How can other bibliographic leads be found using a catalogue?

By relying on recommendations from peers

By consulting with library staff only

Through random browsing of the library shelves

By searching with one's own vocabulary or documentary language (correct)

Which method can be used to search the catalogue effectively?

Using only the titles of the books

Employing the library's established keywords (correct)

Restricting searches to author names only

Searching solely in a specific discipline

What should be noted in the body of the text when conducting research?

The debates mentioned and authors cited Signup and view all the answers

What is a secondary benefit of using a catalogue apart from locating specific resources?

To find additional bibliographic leads Signup and view all the answers

Quels types de documents sont considérés comme des documents primaires ? (Sélectionner tout ce qui s'applique)

Articles de périodiques Signup and view all the answers

Qu'est-ce qu'un document secondaire ?

Données descriptives ou analytiques utilisées pour identifier, décrire et rechercher des documents primaires. Signup and view all the answers

Quels sont les outils de référence mentionnés pour la recherche documentaire ? (Sélectionner tout ce qui s'applique)

Bibliographies Signup and view all the answers

Les bibliographies servent uniquement à la recherche de documents secondaires.

False Signup and view all the answers

Donnez des exemples de dictionnaires spécialisés.

Dictionnaire des synonymes, Dictionnaire de chimie. Signup and view all the answers

Qu'est-ce qu'une encyclopédie ?

Un outil essentiel et fiable pour commencer des recherches sur un sujet. Signup and view all the answers

Quels types d'encyclopédies existent ? (Sélectionner tout ce qui s'applique)

Encyclopédies spécialisées Signup and view all the answers

Quelle est la fonction d'un catalogue de bibliothèque ?

Chercher un document et le localiser dans la bibliothèque à l'aide du numéro d'appel. Signup and view all the answers

Les documents tertiaires incluent des __________.

encyclopédies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Role of the Catalogue

The catalogue helps identify and locate specific books, periodicals, and theses identified during bibliographic research.
The catalogue facilitates finding additional bibliographic leads.
- This can be achieved through searching using natural language or free language.
- Keyword searches using terms established by the library (documentary language) can also be utilized.

Finding Further References

Several sources of information can be used to find further references.
It is important to note the debates mentioned and the authors cited within the body of the text.

Types of Documents

Primary documents: Original research or creative works by the author (e.g., books, articles, theses).
Secondary documents: Descriptive or analytical resources used to locate and understand primary documents (e.g., library catalogs, bibliographies, databases).
Tertiary documents: Compilations summarizing knowledge or providing concise explanations of terms, authors, or topics (e.g., encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories).

Reference Tools

Dictionaries: Used to clarify meaning, compare and contrast words; general dictionaries cover language, synonyms, antonyms, and etymology; specialized dictionaries focus on a specific subject or information type.
Encyclopedias: Reliable starting points for research on a subject; provide context, broaden or narrow a topic, and identify relevant keywords; often alphabetical with cross-referencing and bibliographies.
Bibliographies and Databases: General or specialized lists of publications allowing searches by keywords and data analysis.
Library Catalogues: Descriptive lists of library resources, including books, periodicals, theses, reports, etc.; most are computerized and accessible online. The call number is used to locate documents within the library

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This quiz focuses on the role of the library catalogue in identifying and locating various types of bibliographic resources. Participants will learn about keyword searches and the importance of finding additional references through debates and authors cited in texts. Test your knowledge on effective bibliographic research techniques!