Master Catalog And Databases Quiz Pslo 3
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You have located a book you need in the library catalog. What information do you need in order to find it and check it out?
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Call number
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Library location
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Status
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All of the above
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None of the above
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This quiz tests knowledge on library databases, catalog use, and the Library of Congress Classification System, essential for efficient library navigation and resource management.
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Book call numbers in the HCC Libraries are based on the Library of Congress Classification System. This system organizes books mainly by:
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Subject
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Title
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Year published
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Author
Correct Answer
A. SubjectExplanation
The correct answer is subject. The Library of Congress Classification System organizes books primarily by subject. This allows for easier navigation and retrieval of books on specific topics. By categorizing books based on their subject matter, it helps library users to locate relevant materials more efficiently.Rate this question:
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Which tool should you use to find out if the HCC libraries own a certain book?
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Library Research Guides
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Google
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The HCC Library Catalog
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Library Databases
Correct Answer
A. The HCC Library CatalogExplanation
The HCC Library Catalog is the correct tool to use to find out if the HCC libraries own a certain book. The catalog specifically lists the books available in the HCC libraries, allowing users to search for specific titles and determine their availability within the library system.Rate this question:
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Library subscription databases may contain which of the following resources:
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Magazine and newspaper articles
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Scholarly or academic journal articles
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Ebooks
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Streaming media such as news broadcasts, music, and documentary films
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All of the above
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A, B, and C only
Correct Answer
A. All of the aboveExplanation
Library subscription databases can contain a wide range of resources, including magazine and newspaper articles, scholarly or academic journal articles, ebooks, and streaming media such as news broadcasts, music, and documentary films. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."Rate this question:
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Which of the following is TRUE?
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The information in library databases is free. No one has to pay for these subscriptions.
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All of the information in library databases can be found using a search engine such as Google.
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The information in library databases has been reviewed by subject experts or by professional editors.
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Someone must be in the library to access the library databases.
Correct Answer
A. The information in library databases has been reviewed by subject experts or by professional editors.Explanation
The correct answer is that the information in library databases has been reviewed by subject experts or by professional editors. This means that the information found in these databases is reliable and trustworthy, as it has gone through a rigorous review process by experts in the field. Unlike information found through search engines like Google, the information in library databases has been vetted for accuracy and quality.Rate this question:
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Which search would you use to find books about Maya Angelou?
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Title
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Subject
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Author
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Call number
Correct Answer
A. SubjectExplanation
To find books about Maya Angelou, you would use the "Subject" search. This is because the subject search allows you to specifically search for books that are related to a particular topic or person. In this case, you are looking for books about Maya Angelou, so searching by subject would be the most appropriate option.Rate this question:
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