GLC Information Organization & Cataloging 2

Question 1

In MARC 21, which field is used to record the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)?

Accepted Answer

650

Answer

MARC field 650 is the topical subject added entry used to record LCSH and other subject headings.

Question 2

Which RDA element corresponds to the AACR2 concept of 'General Material Designation' (GMD)?

Accepted Answer

All three together

Answer

RDA replaced the single GMD with three separate elements: content type, media type, and carrier type.

Question 3

A cataloger is describing a book with no author listed. Under AACR2, how is the main entry determined?

Accepted Answer

Title main entry is used

Answer

When no person or corporate body is primarily responsible, AACR2 prescribes a title main entry.

Question 4

What does the Fixed-Length Data Elements field (008) position 06 represent in a MARC bibliographic record for a book?

Accepted Answer

Type of date/publication status

Answer

Position 06 of the 008 field codes the type of date (e.g., single known date, questionable date, serial) and publication status.

Question 5

Which Dewey Decimal Classification auxiliary table is used to add geographic subdivisions to a base number?

Accepted Answer

Table 2

Answer

Table 2 (Areas, Periods, Biography) provides geographic notation added to base numbers with instruction to 'add as instructed under specific entries.'

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GLC Information Organization & Cataloging 2