GLC Information Access and Delivery 4

Question 1

What is a 'knowledge base' in the context of electronic resource management (ERM)?

Accepted Answer

A database of information about a library's licensed electronic resources and their coverage

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A collection of patron reading histories

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A physical storage area for reference materials

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A staff training manual for cataloging

Question 2

A patron asks for help finding a primary source document about the Civil Rights Movement. Which resource type is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Digitized archival collections or special collections databases

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A general encyclopedia

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A circulating fiction novel

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A current events magazine index

Question 3

Which protocol is commonly used for harvesting metadata between digital repositories?

Accepted Answer

OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting)

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Z39.50

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HTTPS

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FTP

Question 4

What does 'document delivery service' provide that traditional ILL does not always offer?

Accepted Answer

Faster fee-based delivery of article copies directly to patrons

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Free borrowing of physical books between libraries

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Automated cataloging of new acquisitions

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Community reading program coordination

Question 5

In Georgia, 'GALILEO' primarily provides what service to library patrons?

Accepted Answer

Statewide access to licensed databases and electronic resources

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Physical book delivery between public libraries

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Free notary public services at branch locations

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Genealogy record digitization for family history research

Question 6

Which cataloging practice supports information discovery across multiple library systems?

Accepted Answer

Copy cataloging using shared MARC records from OCLC

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Creating unique local records for every item

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Removing subject headings to simplify records

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Using only local call numbers

Question 7

A library is evaluating a new database subscription. Which factor is most critical to assess for patron information access?

Accepted Answer

Relevance of content to patron needs and curriculum

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Server location of the database vendor

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Number of competing vendors offering the same product

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Font size used in the database interface