18 Questions
What is a library, according to Reitz (2004) in the Dictionary of Library and Information Science?
A place where knowledge is recorded in different formats
Which component of a library involves the employees responsible for acquiring, organizing, and disseminating library materials?
Staff
Who are the people referred to as library patrons?
Users/Clienteles
What is one major function of the Library Building component?
Housing library collections
Which component of the library refers to books and other information materials acquired to meet users' needs?
Library Materials
Apart from books, what other formats can knowledge be recorded in within a library?
Computer Banks
What is the main objective of an academic library?
To provide relevant learning materials to its clientele
Which type of library serves specifically students, research scholars, teachers, and staff of academic institutions?
Academic Libraries
When was the first academic library in Nigeria established?
1948
What is the role of a library user in the acquisition of library materials?
To be central in the acquisition process
Which type of library is also known as a Research Library?
Academic Libraries
Why are academic libraries considered important components of university systems?
To support and revolve all academic activities around them
What is the purpose of a school library according to the text?
To help pupils/students in self-discovery and critical thinking
Which type of library is generally accessible by the general public?
Public libraries
Who typically uses special libraries?
Employees of private businesses
What is the main function of national libraries?
To act as a repository of information for a country
Which group is a primary clientele of school libraries?
Pupils/students from kindergarten to secondary school
Why are public libraries funded from public sources?
To ensure accessibility by the general public
Test your knowledge on library collections and definitions with this quiz. Explore the types of resources that can be found in a library and understand the definition of a library based on Reitz's Dictionary of Library and Information Science.
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