Library Knowledge
Test your UTAS library knowledge
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Which search tool should you use to find a library book?
- A.
Google
- B.
Library catalogue
- C.
Library databases
Correct Answer
B. Library catalogueExplanation
The library catalogue is designed to help you find UTAS booksRate this question:
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- 2.
If you know the exact title of the book you want, which search option should you choose when searching the Library catalogue?
- A.
All Titles Alphabetical search
- B.
Title Keywords search
- C.
Call Number search
Correct Answer
A. All Titles Alphabetical searchExplanation
The 'All Titles Alphabetical' option will search for a book's exact titleRate this question:
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- 3.
What information source type is the following reference:Vivekananda, K & Shores, P 1996, Uni is easier when you know how: success stories, study secrets, strategies, Hale & Iremonger, Sydney.
- A.
A book
- B.
A journal article
- C.
A book chapter
- D.
A web document
- E.
A conference paper
Correct Answer
A. A book -
- 4.
What information source type is the following reference:Haskins, D 1999, ‘Culture shock’, College Teaching, vol. 47, no. 1, p.122.
- A.
A book
- B.
A journal article
- C.
A book chapter
- D.
A web document
- E.
A conference paper
Correct Answer
B. A journal articleExplanation
You can see that the journal title is in italics. Also, the reference includes a volume number, an issue number, and a page number.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which database would you select if you wanted to view the following the following journal article:Waldrop, M 1997, 'Culture shock on the networks'. Science, New Series, Vol. 265, No. 5174, pp. 879-881.
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Full text available from JSTOR Arts and Sciences IV Collection: 1976 to 2001 (UTas only)
- B.
Full text available from ProQuest 5000 International: 01/06/1999 to present (UTas only)
- C.
Full text available from ProQuest ERIC Plus Text: 01/06/1999 to present (UTas only)
Correct Answer
A. Full text available from JSTOR Arts and Sciences IV Collection: 1976 to 2001 (UTas only) -
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Chapters or sections of books that are in high demand are often electronically scanned and made available via:
- A.
EReserve
- B.
Reserve
- C.
Google
Correct Answer
A. EReserve -
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Which source below would you choose if you were reading narrowly?
- A.
Dictionary
- B.
A journal article
- C.
An encyclopedia
Correct Answer
B. A journal article -
- 8.
Which of the following is the best and most comprehensive resource for finding quality information in a subject area? ... your stargate to new and exciting worlds?
- A.
The Internet
- B.
Library subject guides
- C.
The library catalogue
Correct Answer
B. Library subject guidesExplanation
UTAS subject guides are an excellent place to begin, further, and get help with your research.Rate this question:
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