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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    When was the first academic library in Nigeria established?

    <p>1948</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Who typically uses special libraries?

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

    Which group is a primary clientele of school libraries?

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

    Why are public libraries funded from public sources?

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

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