Library Research Skills Inventory Test Quiz!

Reference materials are designed to be consulted for specific information rather than to be read from cover to cover. They are usually part of a library's non-circulating collection (you can't check them out).

Using the Internet for research is one of many options available to today's students. However, it is always a good idea to verify any information you find on a website by using additional sources to ensure that the information is reliable.

Call numbers are unique to a book identifying the book's subject and author. If there is more than one copy of a book in a library, they will have the same call number but each book will be labeled "copy 1", "copy 2", etc.

The online catalog is used to locate books, periodicals (newspapers, journals, magazines), DVDs, videos in a library's collection. The online catalog will not locate articles, email addresses, or phone numbers.

Uniform Resource Locator is the website address for a specific website. For example, the URL for Virginia Union University is www.vuu.edu

Scholarly journals are geared towards academics, students, and scholars in that field. Articles are usually long in length, written to provide an in-depth review of a particular topic.

Style format dictates how the research paper should look in its finished form. The style format of a paper is usually dictated by the type of class for which you are writing the paper. MLA is most frequently used with English classes. APA is used with Social Sciences classes. Turabian and Chicago styles are used with Religion classes.

Research Help is the correct answer because it suggests that if you want to do a quick search for a book, journal, or other library material, you should seek assistance from the research help service. This service is likely to provide guidance on how to search for materials effectively and efficiently, ensuring that you find the information you need in a timely manner. Primo, Libraries and Collection Services may also be helpful resources, but Research Help specifically addresses the question's prompt.

An atlas is a collection of maps bound into book format. Encyclopedias will feature maps as they relate to entries on countries, states, and other physical locations.