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What is routing primarily used for?

  • Weeding of periodicals (correct)
  • Selection of books
  • Acquisition of periodicals
  • Maintenance of books

In which section of the library would you find the Dictionary?

  • Research Section
  • Literature Section
  • Technical Section
  • Reference Section (correct)

What is the primary function of weeding in library management?

  • To remove outdated or damaged materials (correct)
  • To increase circulation rates
  • To organize new acquisitions
  • To evaluate staffing needs

What is typically the main activity associated with maintenance in a library?

<p>Repairing damaged books (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common activity related to the selection of books?

<p>Assessing user needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is S.R. service primarily concerned with?

<p>Establishing a personal connection between the reader and the document (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT describe a virtual library?

<p>It incorporates physical locations for user access (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is common to distributed libraries?

<p>They consist of resources in multiple physical locations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of libraries, what does unified access imply?

<p>A single point of entry for multiple resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic does a virtual library NOT possess?

<p>Integration of physical archives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a virtual library differ from a conventional library?

<p>It has no physical collection of books (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of distributed libraries?

<p>Enhanced resource sharing across locations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is associated with unifying access to multiple library services?

<p>Integrated access (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was the MARC project launched as a pilot?

<p>1966 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization launched the MARC project?

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

Where is the headquarters of UNESCO located?

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

How many digits does an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) consist of?

<p>13 digits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Gazette primarily provide information about?

<p>Official announcements and notifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible location for an organization mentioned?

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

The MARC project was primarily aimed at improving what aspect of libraries?

<p>Cataloging practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does UNISIST stand for?

<p>United Nations Information System on Science and Technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the definition of 'Reference Service'?

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

Which organization is associated with the development of library technological standards?

<p>Library of Congress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did ISBN become standardized to 13 digits?

<p>2007 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does a Gazette NOT typically include?

<p>Social events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of UNISIST?

<p>To document scientific information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is primarily involved in the dissemination of a Gazette?

<p>Local governments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of reference systems, which of the following best describes a 'Type of Indexing'?

<p>Categorizing documents based on subject (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of a Gazette?

<p>It is published periodically. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the father of Bibliography?

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

Which university first incorporated information marketing in its Library Science curriculum?

<p>Banaras Hindu University (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of documentation in information science?

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

What type of publication is cited as a Handbook in the context provided?

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

Which of the following is NOT a method used in bibliographic organization?

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

Konard Gesner contributed to which of the following fields?

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

What does indexing primarily assist with in library science?

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

Which of the following options is essential for creating a thesis?

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

Study Notes

### Library Science Questions

  • A "virtual library" is a library with access to remote collections without physical walls.
  • Reference Section is where dictionaries are found in a library.
  • Routing, in library science, is used for selection of books, periodicals, and other materials.
  • MARC, a standardized format for bibligraphic data, was launched in 1966 by The Library of Congress.
  • UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) headquarters is situated in Paris.
  • The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) consists of 13 digits.
  • A Gazette provides official announcements and notifications.
  • UNISIST (World Science Information System) is a global information system founded by UNESCO.
  • S.R., a component of library service, is the process of creating a personal connection between a reader and their document.
  • Konard Gesner is considered the father of bibliography.
  • Information Marketing was included in the Library Science curriculum for the first time at the University of Delhi, Delhi.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts in Library Science with this quiz. Topics include virtual libraries, bibliographic data standards, and major organizations in the field. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of library science fundamentals.

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