GLC Technology and Digital Resources 2

Question 1

Which metadata standard is most commonly used by libraries to describe digital objects in institutional repositories?

Accepted Answer

Dublin Core

Answer

MARC 21

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EAD

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MODS

Question 2

A library wants to allow other systems to harvest its catalog records automatically. Which protocol should it implement?

Accepted Answer

OAI-PMH

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Z39.50

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SRU

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LDAP

Question 3

What does the term 'federated search' mean in the context of library technology?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneously querying multiple databases from a single interface

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Sharing catalog records between member libraries

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Limiting searches to a single trusted database

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Organizing search results by government agency

Question 4

Which file format is most appropriate for preserving digital images at archival quality?

Accepted Answer

TIFF

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JPEG

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PNG

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GIF

Question 5

A librarian is evaluating an e-book platform's DRM restrictions. Which restriction most limits patron access?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous user limits on titles

Answer

Requiring library card login

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Offering offline reading

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Providing EPUB downloads

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a link resolver in a library's electronic resource infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

To connect citation records to full-text content

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To verify URLs in the library catalog

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To authenticate remote users

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To manage interlibrary loan requests

Question 7

Which practice best supports digital inclusion for patrons with visual impairments when providing online resources?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring all digital content meets WCAG accessibility guidelines

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Providing printed alternatives to all digital content

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Restricting access to only screen-reader-compatible databases

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Training staff to read content aloud on request