Organization Of Information : Sources 1

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1.

Why is it difficult to catalog or index information so that people can easily locate it?
- A.
  
  because cataloging and indexing is a subjective process and therefore allows for ambiguity
- B.
  
  because it is difficult to anticipate how different people might search for information
- C.
  
  because it is sometimes difficult to accurately interpret an author's meaning or intent
2.

Library classification systems attempt to shelve books together by?
- A.
  
  Color
- B.
  
  Author
- C.
  
  Subject
- D.
  
  Year of publication
3.

What are the two major classification systems used by libraries in the United States?
- A.
  
  the Cutter Classification System
- B.
  
  the Dewey Decimal Classification System
- C.
  
  the American Library Classification System
- D.
  
  the Library of Congress Classification System
4.

Classification systems structure knowledge objectively and contain little cultural bias.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The Dewey Decimal Classification System organizes material based upon an underlying western philosophical structure while the Library of Congress Classification System uses a more pragmatic approach, organizing material based upon the needs of the Library of Congress.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

It is relatively easy to update and make changes to library classifications systems.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The Dewey Decimal Classification System begins with letters and divides knowledge over 20 broad categories.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

What is the purpose of subject heading systems?
- A.
  
  they describe what a book or periodical article is about
- B.
  
  They allow people to search for information by subject area
- C.
  
  they assist searchers in understanding how a specific subject fits into the larger structure of knowledge
- D.
  
  they provide insight into the meaning of life
9.

The majority of libraries in the United States assign subject headings to books using?
- A.
  
  Wilson Subject Headings
- B.
  
  Library of Congress Subject Headings
- C.
  
  ERIC Subject Headings
- D.
  
  American Library Subject Headings
10.

Most books and periodical articles receive more than one subject heading because?
- A.
  
  Librarians don't have better things to do with their time
- B.
  
  Most books and articles cover more than one subject
- C.
  
  the more subject headings a book or article receives the more chances a searcher has to locate the item
11.

Most periodical indexes do not use Library of Congress Subject Headings, instead they use their own subject headings.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False