Library Collections and Definitions Quiz
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What is a library, according to Reitz (2004) in the Dictionary of Library and Information Science?

  • A place for storing books only
  • A place where knowledge is recorded in different formats (correct)
  • A place for social gatherings
  • A place for selling books

Which component of a library involves the employees responsible for acquiring, organizing, and disseminating library materials?

  • Library Building
  • Users/Clienteles
  • Staff (correct)
  • Library Materials

Who are the people referred to as library patrons?

  • Library Materials
  • Staff Members
  • Library Buildings
  • Users/Clienteles (correct)

What is one major function of the Library Building component?

<p>Housing library collections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the library refers to books and other information materials acquired to meet users' needs?

<p>Library Materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from books, what other formats can knowledge be recorded in within a library?

<p>Computer Banks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of an academic library?

<p>To provide relevant learning materials to its clientele (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of library serves specifically students, research scholars, teachers, and staff of academic institutions?

<p>Academic Libraries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first academic library in Nigeria established?

<p>1948 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a library user in the acquisition of library materials?

<p>To be central in the acquisition process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of library is also known as a Research Library?

<p>Academic Libraries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are academic libraries considered important components of university systems?

<p>To support and revolve all academic activities around them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a school library according to the text?

<p>To help pupils/students in self-discovery and critical thinking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of library is generally accessible by the general public?

<p>Public libraries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who typically uses special libraries?

<p>Employees of private businesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of national libraries?

<p>To act as a repository of information for a country (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is a primary clientele of school libraries?

<p>Pupils/students from kindergarten to secondary school (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are public libraries funded from public sources?

<p>To ensure accessibility by the general public (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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