Library Knowledge Test! Ultimate Trivia Quiz

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    Is the following statement about catalogue records true or false? A catalogue record contains details that identify a particular title, including bibliographic details, what it is about, format of the item eg CD, print or electronic, which library the item is held in and where it is in that library (call number).

    • True
    • False
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The 'Library Knowledge Test! Ultimate Trivia Quiz' assesses understanding of library catalog search techniques, recognizing efficient search strategies, and knowledge of the peer review process, enhancing library usage skills.

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  • 2. 

    Why would you use a library database? 

    • To find articles in journals

    • To search the internet

    • To check your email

    Correct Answer
    A. To find articles in journals
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    The library catalog lists material held (both print and electronic) in all University of Tasmania libraries. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    You can access the library catalog anywhere you can access the internet?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    You can 'cut and paste' information from websites and use them in your assignments without worrying about plagiarism because what's on the internet is freely available.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    How should you start your search in the library catalogue if you are looking for a book by someone named Brian Campbell on the subject 'climate change', ?

    • Enter the words 'climate change' in the search box

    • Ask the librarian the exact title and THEN go to the catalogue

    • Enter the keywords 'campbell climate change' in the search box and search using the General keywords search

    Correct Answer
    A. Enter the keywords 'campbell climate change' in the search box and search using the General keywords search
    Explanation
    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!

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  • 7. 

    If you were browsing the library shelves which of the following Library of Congress call numbers should come before DU 117.D48 1994?

    • DU 117 .C34 1976

    • S 117 .M87 2000

    • NT 32 .B54 2004

    Correct Answer
    A. DU 117 .C34 1976
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    If you want to find something on a subject which search would be most useful?

    • General keywords

    • Subject keywords

    • Subject alphabetical

    Correct Answer
    A. Subject keywords
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    Journals are also called?

    Correct Answer
    serials
    periodicals
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

    Which search would be the best option if you're not sure of the exact title of a book but can remember a few words of the title?

    • All titles alphabetical

    • Title keywords

    • General keywords

    • Author keywords

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

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  • 11. 

    Which statement about call numbers is true? 

    • They are only assigned to books

    • They are organized by subject

    • They indicate if the item is checked out or not

    Correct Answer
    A. They are organized by subject
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 

    Which is the broadest search?

    • General keywords

    • Subject keywords

    • All titles alphabetical

    • Subject alphabetical

    Correct Answer
    A. General keywords
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 13. 

    What is the peer review process?

    • When other students assess your assignment

    • When experts in the field assess a piece of scholarly research

    • When a lecturer marks an assignment

    Correct Answer
    A. When experts in the field assess a piece of scholarly research
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 14. 

    How would you find the most useful databases for a particular topic? 

    • Search the internet

    • Search the library catalogue

    • Check the library Subject Guides

    Correct Answer
    A. Check the library Subject Guides
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 15. 

    Ways to guard against accidental plagiarism include:

    • Keeping thorough notes of your sources (not on scraps of paper that are easily lost!)

    • Referencing thoroughly

    • Jotting down the main ideas in your own words in point form. This also helps you understand the material.

    • Thinking carefully about what you are paraphrasing.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Keeping thorough notes of your sources (not on scraps of paper that are easily lost!)
    A. Referencing thoroughly
    A. Jotting down the main ideas in your own words in point form. This also helps you understand the material.
    A. Thinking carefully about what you are paraphrasing.
    Explanation
    All of the above, when practiced together, help you avoid accidental plagiarism.

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  • 16. 

    How can plagiarism be detected?

    • Assignments can be 'fed' through a special software that detects plagiarism

    • Your teacher, tutor or lecturer can detect changes in tone or expression

    • You teacher, tutor or lecturer is familiar with the literature in their subject and may recognize when you have used another person's words or ideas

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Assignments can be 'fed' through a special software that detects plagiarism
    A. Your teacher, tutor or lecturer can detect changes in tone or expression
    A. You teacher, tutor or lecturer is familiar with the literature in their subject and may recognize when you have used another person's words or ideas
    Explanation
    Answer is all of the above!

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  • 17. 

    Which strategies may be useful if your library catalogue search yields too many results?

    • Add a search term

    • Try narrower search terms

    • Try a narrower search

    • Find one useful item and use the Subject headings as a pathway to similar items

    • Limit by location or collection

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Add a search term
    A. Try narrower search terms
    A. Try a narrower search
    A. Find one useful item and use the Subject headings as a pathway to similar items
    A. Limit by location or collection
    Explanation
    The answer is you could try all of the above!

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  • 18. 

    Which would be the best search to find a book on your reading list?

    • Title keyword

    • All titles alphabetical

    • Serial titles alphabetical

    • Author keyword

    Correct Answer
    A. All titles alphabetical
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 19. 

    Which of the following examples is plagiarism?

    • Lifting a five line quote from a website, indenting the quote and including a citation

    • Using a sentence from a book without putting it in quotation marks

    • Paraphrasing an author's ideas without citing the author

    • Using another person's words, enclosing them in quotation marks but not acknowledging the author by name

    • Including a citation to the author but changing the wording only slightly, such as using a similar sentence structure and substituting synonyms

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Using a sentence from a book without putting it in quotation marks
    A. Paraphrasing an author's ideas without citing the author
    A. Using another person's words, enclosing them in quotation marks but not acknowledging the author by name
    A. Including a citation to the author but changing the wording only slightly, such as using a similar sentence structure and substituting synonyms
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 20. 

    Subject Guides are pathways to resources in your subject. Which of the following types of information are contained in Subject Guides?

    • Subject-specific databases

    • Unit readers

    • Subject-specific encyclopedias and dictionaries

    • Multi-discipline databases

    • Web sites

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Subject-specific databases
    A. Subject-specific encyclopedias and dictionaries
    A. Multi-discipline databases
    A. Web sites
    Explanation
    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.

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