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  1. What does the Boolean operator 'AND' do when used in a library database search?

    Answer: Narrows the search by requiring both terms to appear in each result

    The Boolean operator AND narrows search results by requiring that every retrieved record contains all specified terms, reducing the total number of results.

  2. What is the purpose of a controlled vocabulary (subject heading) in library catalogs and databases?

    Answer: To standardize terminology so that materials on the same topic are grouped together regardless of the words used

    Controlled vocabularies such as Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) provide consistent, standardized terms that collocate all materials on a subject even when authors use different terminology.

  3. Which database is most appropriate for finding peer-reviewed biomedical and health sciences research?

    Answer: PubMed/MEDLINE

    PubMed/MEDLINE, maintained by the National Library of Medicine, is the premier database for biomedical literature and is the standard starting point for health sciences research.

  4. What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and what is its primary function?

    Answer: A service that allows patrons to borrow materials not owned by their local library from another library

    Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a cooperative service that enables patrons to access materials their local library does not own by borrowing them from other libraries.

  5. Which component of the CRAAP test evaluates whether a source's content is biased or objective?

    Answer: Purpose

    The 'Purpose' criterion of the CRAAP test asks why the information exists and whether the author or publisher has an agenda, advertising influence, or bias that could affect objectivity.

  6. What is 'information literacy' as defined by the American Library Association (ALA)?

    Answer: The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and use it effectively

    ALA defines information literacy as a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the needed information.

  7. Which Georgia-specific resource consortium provides shared access to electronic databases for K-12 school and public libraries across the state?

    Answer: GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online)

    GALILEO is Georgia's statewide virtual library that provides access to licensed electronic resources—including periodical databases and e-books—to all Georgia students, educators, and library patrons.