GLC Information Access and Delivery 3

Question 1

A patron cannot locate a book using the OPAC. Which search strategy should a librarian suggest first?

Accepted Answer

Try alternate subject headings or keywords

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Request a library card replacement

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Submit an ILL request immediately

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Check the book's ISBN on Amazon

Question 2

Which copyright doctrine allows libraries to reproduce certain works for educational or research purposes?

Accepted Answer

Fair Use

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Public Domain

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Creative Commons

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First Sale Doctrine

Question 3

What does 'link resolver' technology do in a library's electronic environment?

Accepted Answer

Connects a citation to the full text of an article across multiple platforms

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Verifies patron identity for checkout

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Generates bibliographic records from ISBNs

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Schedules library programs automatically

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of a federated search system?

Accepted Answer

It searches multiple databases simultaneously with a single query

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It organizes physical stacks by Dewey number

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It replaces ILL with local duplication

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It generates MARC records from scratch

Question 5

A library wants to ensure long-term preservation of its digital files. Which format is generally preferred for text preservation?

Accepted Answer

PDF/A

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DOCX

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HTML

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TXT with proprietary encoding

Question 6

What is the role of OCLC WorldCat in information access?

Accepted Answer

It is the world's largest bibliographic database, used for cataloging and ILL

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It manages Georgia's statewide digital library

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It provides free e-book lending to public libraries

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It authenticates patron borrowing privileges nationally

Question 7

Which access service concept ensures patrons with disabilities can retrieve information equitably?

Accepted Answer

Accessibility compliance and assistive technology integration

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Restricting database use to in-person visits

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Limiting loan periods to reduce demand

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Prioritizing digital-only collections