Library Skills Quiz: How Much You Know?

1.

To borrow a book from the library you must:
- A.
  
  Present a driver’s license
- B.
  
  Present a valid Hoot Loot ID card
- C.
  
  Get a letter from your Instructor
- D.
  
  Pay your library dues
Correct Answer
B. Present a valid Hoot Loot ID card

Explanation
To borrow a book from the library, it is necessary to present a valid Hoot Loot ID card. This suggests that the library requires some form of identification in order to verify the borrower's identity and eligibility to borrow books. The other options listed, such as presenting a driver's license or getting a letter from an instructor, are not mentioned as requirements for borrowing a book, indicating that they are not necessary in this context. Additionally, there is no mention of paying library dues as a requirement, further supporting the idea that presenting a valid Hoot Loot ID card is the correct answer.

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2.

Use CONSULS to:
- A.
  
  Find books on your topic
- B.
  
  Find call numbers of books
- C.
  
  Request books from other CSU libraries
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
CONSULS is a tool that can be used to find books on a specific topic, as well as to find the call numbers of those books. Additionally, it allows users to request books from other CSU libraries. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" because CONSULS can be used for all of these purposes.

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3.

To locate a book in the library stacks you must know:
- A.
  
  The ISBN (International Standard Book Number)
- B.
  
  The call number
- C.
  
  The author of the book
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The call number

Explanation
To locate a book in the library stacks, you need to know the call number. The call number is a unique identifier assigned to each book in the library and is used to organize books on the shelves according to a specific system, such as the Dewey Decimal Classification or the Library of Congress Classification. Knowing the call number allows you to easily find the book you are looking for among the other books in the library. ISBN is a unique identifier for books, but it is not used to physically locate books in the library. Similarly, knowing the author of the book may help in searching for the book, but it is not sufficient to locate it in the library stacks.

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4.

Use Advanced Search in CONSULS to:
- A.
  
  Find course reserves
- B.
  
  Limit your search
- C.
  
  Find journal articles
- D.
  
  Request books through interlibrary loan
Correct Answer
B. Limit your search

Explanation
The correct answer is "Limit your search." This is because the other options mentioned in the question (finding course reserves, finding journal articles, and requesting books through interlibrary loan) are all specific actions that can be performed using the Advanced Search feature in CONSULS. However, the option "Limit your search" is a more general statement that encompasses all of these actions, as it implies that using Advanced Search allows the user to narrow down their search results to specific criteria or parameters.

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5.

What is the call number for the fourth edition of the book titled Women: A Feminist Perspective?
- A.
  
  HQ1426.W62 1984
- B.
  
  HQ1426.W62 1979
- C.
  
  HQ1426.W62 1989
- D.
  
  HQ1595.A3L38 2000
Correct Answer
C. HQ1426.W62 1989

Explanation
The call number for the fourth edition of the book titled Women: A Feminist Perspective is HQ1426.W62 1989.

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6.

Scholarly journals are:
- A.
  
  Trade periodicals
- B.
  
  Peer-reviewed journals
- C.
  
  Ad-free magazines
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Peer-reviewed journals

Explanation
Scholarly journals are peer-reviewed journals. These journals undergo a rigorous review process where experts in the field evaluate the quality and validity of the research before it is published. This ensures that the information presented in these journals is reliable and credible. Trade periodicals, on the other hand, are publications that focus on industry news and trends. Ad-free magazines do not contain advertisements but may not necessarily be scholarly in nature. Therefore, the correct answer is peer-reviewed journals.

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7.

Click on "Journals by Title" on the library home page to:
- A.
  
  Distinguish journals from magazines
- B.
  
  Find out how many journals the library has
- C.
  
  Locate journals and diaries
- D.
  
  Find out if the library has the periodical you need
Correct Answer
D. Find out if the library has the periodical you need

Explanation
The correct answer is "Find out if the library has the periodical you need." This is because clicking on "Journals by Title" on the library home page allows you to search for specific periodicals and determine if the library has the one you are looking for. It does not provide information on distinguishing journals from magazines, the number of journals in the library, or locating journals and diaries.

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8.

To find journal articles on your topic, you need to:
- A.
  
  Search the appropriate database(s)
- B.
  
  Search Journal Title in the library catalog
- C.
  
  Type your search terms in the journal locator search box
- D.
  
  On the Library’s home page, click on “Find Journals in Buley”
Correct Answer
A. Search the appropriate database(s)

Explanation
The correct answer is to search the appropriate database(s). This is because databases are specifically designed to store and organize journal articles, making them the most efficient and effective way to search for articles on a particular topic. The other options mentioned, such as searching journal titles in the library catalog or using the journal locator search box, may be useful in certain situations but are not the primary method for finding journal articles.

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9.

You need a library PIN for:
- A.
  
  Requesting books online from another CSU library
- B.
  
  Accessing library databases from off-campus
- C.
  
  Accessing online reserves
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
A library PIN is required for all the mentioned activities: requesting books online from another CSU library, accessing library databases from off-campus, and accessing online reserves. This PIN serves as a security measure to ensure that only authorized individuals can perform these actions. It helps protect the library's resources and ensure fair access to all users.

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10.

In which of the following databases can you find journal articles?
- A.
  
  CONSULS Library Catalog
- B.
  
  Proquest Newspapers
- C.
  
  Academic Search Premier
- D.
  
  Credo Reference
Correct Answer
C. Academic Search Premier

Explanation
Academic Search Premier is a database that provides access to a wide range of academic resources, including journal articles. It is specifically designed for scholarly research and contains articles from various disciplines such as science, social sciences, humanities, and more. Therefore, it is a reliable source to find journal articles for academic purposes.

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11.

By clicking on “Find Article at SCSU” you can:
- A.
  
  Request a librarian to get the article for you
- B.
  
  Find an article that is similar to the one you want
- C.
  
  See if the full-text of the article is available online
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. See if the full-text of the article is available online

Explanation
Clicking on "Find Article at SCSU" allows you to search for the full-text of the article online. This means that you can check if the article you are looking for is available in its entirety on the internet.

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12.

Interlibrary loan service.
- A.
  
  Obtains periodical articles not available at SCSU
- B.
  
  Sometimes takes more than a week or two to obtain articles
- C.
  
  Provides forms online for book and journal requests
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The interlibrary loan service is a service that allows users to obtain periodical articles that are not available at SCSU. It may take more than a week or two to obtain these articles. Additionally, the service provides forms online for book and journal requests. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

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Library Skills Quiz: How Much You Know?

To borrow a book from the library you must:

Use CONSULS to:

To locate a book in the library stacks you must know:

Use Advanced Search in CONSULS to:

What is the call number for the fourth edition of the book titled Women: A Feminist Perspective?

Scholarly journals are:

Click on "Journals by Title" on the library home page to:

To find journal articles on your topic, you need to:

You need a library PIN for:

In which of the following databases can you find journal articles?

By clicking on “Find Article at SCSU” you can:

Interlibrary loan service.