Library Knowledge Test! Ultimate Trivia Quiz

A catalogue record is a description of a particular item in a library's collection. It includes various details such as bibliographic information (title, author, publication date), a brief summary of what the item is about, the format of the item (CD, print, electronic), the library in which the item is held, and the specific location of the item within the library (call number). This information helps library users locate and access the item they are looking for. Therefore, the statement that a catalogue record contains these details is true.

A library database is specifically designed to provide access to a wide range of academic and scholarly resources, including articles in journals. It offers a comprehensive collection of research materials that are often not available through a regular internet search. By using a library database, users can efficiently locate and access relevant articles in journals, which are crucial for academic research, literature reviews, and staying updated with the latest research in a specific field.

The statement is true because the library catalog includes a comprehensive list of all the materials, both in print and electronic format, that are available in all the libraries of the University of Tasmania. This means that students and faculty members can easily search for and access the resources they need for their research and academic purposes.

The statement suggests that the library catalog can be accessed from any location where there is internet access. This means that users can search for books, resources, and other materials in the library's collection without physically being present at the library itself. This convenience allows users to access the catalog from their homes, offices, or any other place with an internet connection, making it easier and more efficient to find the desired materials.

The Library of Congress call numbers are arranged alphabetically and numerically. In this case, "C34" comes before "D48" alphabetically, and "1976" comes before "1994" numerically. Therefore, DU 117 .C34 1976 should come before DU 117.D48 1994 in the library shelves.

The answer is false. Whether the information is online or print, or has a copyright statement or not you still need to acknowledge another person's ideas.

The correct answer is (c). Words from the title and authors surname should narrow the search enough for you to find the book you want. If you picked (a) you would get a longer list of results than you need. If you picked (b), if you know the author and words from the title you can do a General keyword search yourself - you don't need to ask the librarian!

A Subject keyword search is usually the best option as it searches the subject field. General keywords may also be useful to broaden your search if a Subject keyword search produces too few results. To search suing Subject alphabetical you need to know the Subject headings used in the catalogue, so often this is less efficient than Subject keyword.

Journals are commonly referred to as serials or periodicals. This is because they are published regularly and contain articles or research papers on specific subjects. Serials are publications issued in successive parts, often numbered and appearing at regular intervals, while periodicals are publications issued at regular intervals, such as weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Both terms accurately describe the nature of journals, making them interchangeable in this context.

The correct answer is (b), Library of Congress call (the system used to organize material on the library shelves) numbers are organized by subject -this means materials on the same topic will be shelved together. Call numbers are given to all physical items held in the library so (a) is incorrect. You need to look at the item status in the catalog record to check whether something is on loan or on the shelf, so (c) is also incorrect.

The answer is Title keywords. Title keywords will bring up a list of items with your keywords in the title fields.

The broadest search is General keywords. This search finds your keywords anywhere in the catalog record. Subject keywords search just the Subject headings in the catalog record. All titles alphabetical searches for specific titles. Subject alphabetical searches an alphabetical list of subject headings. It can be difficult to find what you want unless you know the exact Subject headings used in the catalog.

The peer review process refers to the evaluation of a scholarly research article by experts in the same field. These experts review the article for its quality, accuracy, and validity before it is published in a scientific journal or presented at a conference. Through this process, the experts provide feedback, suggestions, and critiques to improve the research and ensure its credibility. Peer review is crucial in maintaining the integrity and quality of scientific research.

Correct answer is (c), the Subject Guides are specifically created by the library staff to help you find the most relevant sources in your discipline. Searching the internet will retrieve far too much material and won't give you access to the subscriber pays databases provided to staff and students by the library. While databases are listed in the catalogue, the library subscribes to hundreds of databases, so you could waste a lot of time searching for one that is relevant to your subject area.

All of the above, when practiced together, help you avoid accidental plagiarism.

Answer is all of the above!

The answer is you could try all of the above!

The best search is (b)All titles alphabetical, as it is the most efficient search if you know the exact title of the book (this should be evident from your reading list). The title keyword will find a list of titles containing the keywords, but there may be many titles on the list-making finding the exact item you want time-consuming. Author keyword will find a list of items with the author keywords you entered but there may be many works by the one author or several authors with the same last name. The serial title alphabetical finds only serial titles not books.

The answer is (b)(c)(d)(e). Plagiarism can take many forms, and there are varying degrees of plagiarism. Make sure you always correctly cite another person's words or ideas, and when paraphrasing thinks carefully about what the quote means and use your own words to express that meaning.

Subject Guides contain a variety of types of information related to a specific subject. This includes subject-specific databases, which are specialized collections of resources that focus on a particular subject area. Subject-specific encyclopedias and dictionaries are also included in Subject Guides, as they provide in-depth information and definitions related to the subject. Additionally, multi-discipline databases are included, which contain resources from multiple subject areas. Finally, web sites are included in Subject Guides, providing additional online resources and information related to the subject.