Library Research Skills Inventory Test Quiz!

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Encyclopedias, dictionaries, guides, and handbooks are all examples of what?
- Reference materials
- Reserve items
- Journals

About This Quiz

Library research is the most complicated process of gathering information to prepare or write an article or present a project. It needs a lot of patience to discover new topics from various books and archives, which require the necessary skills and resources. Assess your familiarity with general library services and resources by taking this quiz.

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Most of the information you find on the Internet is reliable and does not require you to verify its truthfulness.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

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.

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The call number on a book helps you to identify:
- The book's date of publication and place of origin
- The longitude and latitude of book in the library
- The book's location library collection
Correct Answer

A. The book's location library collection

Explanation

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.

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The online catalog is used to locate what type of items?
- Books, periodicals, videos, dvds
- Articles, newspapers, phone numbers
- Books, articles, email addresses, phone numbers
Correct Answer

A. Books, periodicals, videos, dvds

Explanation

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.

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What does URL mean?
- Uniform Reliable Location
- Uniform Resource Locator
- Unique Resource Location
Correct Answer

A. Uniform Resource Locator

Explanation

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

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Which of the following are scholarly journals?
- People
- Ebony
- Time
- Journal of African History
- Newsweek
Correct Answer

A. Journal of African History

Explanation

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.

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Which of the following is NOT a style format you might use to write your paper?
- MLA (Modern Language Association)
- Turabian
- Chicago Style
- New York Style
- APA (American Psychological Association)
Correct Answer

A. New York Style

Explanation

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.

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If you want to do a quick search for a book, journal, or other library material, where should you look?
- Research Help
- Primo
- Libraries and Collection
- Services
Correct Answer

A. Research Help

Explanation

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.

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Where can you usually find a map?
- Brochure
- E-book
- Encyclopedia
- Atlas
Correct Answer(s)

A. Encyclopedia
A. Atlas

Explanation

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.

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Library Research Skills Inventory Test Quiz!

Encyclopedias, dictionaries, guides, and handbooks are all examples of what?

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Most of the information you find on the Internet is reliable and does not require you to verify its truthfulness.

The call number on a book helps you to identify:

The online catalog is used to locate what type of items?

What does URL mean?

Which of the following are scholarly journals?

Which of the following is NOT a style format you might use to write your paper?

If you want to do a quick search for a book, journal, or other library material, where should you look?

Where can you usually find a map?