National Bibliography and Cataloging

Questions and Answers

What is the primary goal of Universal Bibliographic Control?

To promote a national network system for bibliographic information

To develop a new publishing model for bibliographic data

To facilitate the worldwide exchange and control of bibliographic information (correct)

To create an integrated library system at the international level

Which organization is responsible for Universal Bibliographic Control?

UNESCO

International Publishers Association

National Library Associations

IFLA (correct)

What is the relationship between UBC and national bibliographic networks?

National networks are not related to UBC

UBC is a replacement for national networks

National networks are a part of the UBC system (correct)

UBC is a separate system from national networks

What is the scope of the UBC system?

Both national and international levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of NETWORK in the context of UBC?

A component part of the UBC system Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy of UNESCO regarding UBC?

To adopt UBC as a major policy Signup and view all the answers

What are the two Greek words that the term 'bibliography' is based on?

Biblion and Graphien Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Bibliographic Control?

To list information sources in a systematic manner Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Control' mean in the context of Bibliographic Control?

The action of controlling or authority to manage Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the activities of Bibliographic Control?

All of the above, including the creation and maintenance of union lists and finding aids Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of National Bibliographic Control (NBC)?

To create a universal bibliographic control system Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of National Library in Bibliographic Control?

To play a key role in National Bibliographic Control Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the broad term that encompasses all activities involved in creating, organizing, managing, and maintaining bibliographic records?

Bibliographic Control Signup and view all the answers

What is required at the international level of bibliographic control?

Creating a system that is acknowledged and accepted by all countries Signup and view all the answers

Why is Bibliographic Control necessary?

To enable users to become aware of what information is available and where it can be located Signup and view all the answers

What is the task of a National Bibliographic Agency at the national level?

Making sure the bibliographic record for new publications is created Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Legal Deposit Act?

To ensure that all publications are deposited with the National Bibliographic Agency Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Bibliographic Control?

Facilitates the access to the information contained in bibliographic records Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the bibliographic record?

The elements to be included in the bibliographic record, its physical form, and compatibility of machine-readable catalogs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exchanging bibliographic records with other countries?

To share bibliographic information and resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of producing a retrospective national bibliography?

To provide a comprehensive record of all publications in a country Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC)?

To collect and catalog all materials produced and published in every country Signup and view all the answers

In most countries, which institution is responsible for national bibliographic control?

National Library Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Agency for National Cataloging Center?

Developing and maintaining National Bibliography Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NBA in maintaining national bibliographic control?

To prepare bibliographic records for new publications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining a registry for serial publications?

To register serial publications in the International Serial Data System (ISDS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of NBA's task to publish or update the bibliographic record?

To produce and update national bibliography Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NBA in the context of international cooperation?

To help in exchange of bibliographic records within countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between NBA and KIK in Malaysia?

KIK is the national bibliography and NBA updates it Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of NBA's task to prepare bibliographic records for new publications?

To follow international bibliographic standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the National Cataloging Center?

To develop and maintain the National Bibliography Malaysia Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the National Serial Center?

To register serial publications in Malaysia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the National Library of Malaysia as the National Depository Center?

To receive all publications issued in Malaysia under the Deposit of Library Material Act 1986 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Deposit of Library Material Act 1986?

To regulate the deposit of library materials by publishers Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of publishers in Malaysia?

To deposit locally published materials to the National Library of Malaysia Signup and view all the answers

What type of center is the National Library of Malaysia?

National Depository Publication Center Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit that offers services to publishers in Malaysia?

Center for ISBN, ISSN, CIP Signup and view all the answers

What type of experts are available in the National Cataloging Center?

Experts in Cataloging, Index, and Analyzing Subject Content Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Bibliographic Control

Bibliographic Control (BC) is about all activities involved in creating, organizing, managing, and maintaining files of bibliographic records representing items held in a library, archival collection, or sources listed in an index or database.
It facilitates access to information contained in them.

Levels of Bibliographic Control

There are two levels: Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC) and National Bibliographic Control (NBC)
Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC) is a cooperation that combines efforts in bibliographic information at the national level of countries to create an international network system.
National Bibliographic Control (NBC) aims to list information sources in a systematic manner to enable awareness of available information and its location.

National Bibliographic Control (NBC)

Involves standardization of bibliographic description and subject access by means of uniform catalog code, classification systems, name authorities, and preferred headings.
Includes creation and maintenance of catalogs, union lists, and finding aids.
Provides physical access to items in the collection.

Roles of National Library in Bibliographic Control

Responsible for developing and maintaining national bibliographic control at the national level.
Develops and maintains National Bibliography and National Union Catalog.
Prepares rules and regulations for cataloging and assigns ISBN, ISSN, and CIP.
Acts as a Center for Exchange, receiving and delivering bibliographic records in any form.

National Bibliographic Agency (NBA)

Governed by the main responsibilities of preparing bibliographic records for new publications, publishing and issuing records as soon as possible, and exchanging records with other countries.
Collects items published in the country and prepares bibliographic records for them.
Produces and updates national bibliography and develops and implements international and national standards.

Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC)

Combines efforts in bibliographic information at the national level of countries for creating an international network system.
Develops and decides international standards in creating bibliographic records.
Ensures the creation of a network developed by national component parts at the international level to form a total system.

Organization Responsible for Bibliographic Control

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the main organization responsible for UBC.
UNESCO adopts UBC as a major policy objective, focusing on promoting a worldwide system for controlling and exchanging bibliographic information.

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This quiz covers the roles and responsibilities of the National Bibliography Agency, including developing and maintaining national bibliographies and union catalogs, and assigning ISBN and ISSN.