[week 7][imd124_chapter 5: Introduction To Bibliographic Utilities]

The correct answer is Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). This is because the question asks for the university that is not involved in the MALMARC cataloging project. The other options, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and Universiti Malaya (UM), are all involved in the project.

The given correct answer is "Preservation works." This means that among the five common services provided by main bibliographic utilities, preservation works is not included. The other four services, which are shared cataloging, online union catalog, and acquisition works, are all common services provided by these utilities.

RLIN is indeed an abbreviation for Research Libraries Information Network that unites the catalogs of many of the nation's libraries and archives. It is especially known for its rich archival collection. Therefore, the statement is true.

The statement is incorrect. Reference Services is not a standardized cataloguing description or a means to facilitate the exchange of cataloguing records. Reference Services refer to the assistance provided by librarians or information professionals to help users find and access information resources. It involves answering queries, providing guidance, and offering recommendations to users.

Copy cataloging refers to the practice of using a pre-existing cataloging record from another library when cataloging a new item. This saves time and effort as the cataloger does not have to create a new record from scratch. Instead, they can copy the existing record and make any necessary modifications to fit the item being cataloged. This practice is common in libraries that share cataloging resources and helps ensure consistency and accuracy in cataloging practices across different libraries. Therefore, the given statement is true.

The given statement is false. MALMARC records do not only cover Malaysian and Singapore imprints catalogued by the MALMARC Consortium in Malaysia. The MALMARC records actually cover imprints from all over the world, not just limited to Malaysia and Singapore. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

OCLC, Online Computer Library Center, is not a profit organization. It is a membership-based organization that provides computer library services and conducts research with the goal of improving access to information and reducing information costs.

Shared cataloging does not directly help in acquiring materials for collection development. Shared cataloging refers to the practice of multiple libraries or institutions sharing and accessing a common catalog, which allows them to share bibliographic records and information about their collections. While shared cataloging can streamline the cataloging process and improve access to resources, it does not directly involve acquiring new materials for a collection. Acquiring materials for collection development typically involves activities such as purchasing, donations, or interlibrary loan. Therefore, the statement is false.

AGRIS is not an international co-operative information system that provides a comprehensive information reference service for literature on the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. The given statement is incorrect.

The statement is false because the mission of INIS is not to provide a full text of the non-conventional part of the literature mentioned. The mission of INIS, which stands for International Nuclear Information System, is to collect, maintain, and provide access to a comprehensive collection of nuclear literature, including conventional and non-conventional literature, but not specifically to provide the full text of the non-conventional part.