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

Dublin Core is widely adopted for describing digital objects in repositories due to its simplicity and interoperability.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

OAI-PMH

Answer

OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) enables automated collection of metadata between repositories.

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

Answer

Federated search sends a single query to multiple databases simultaneously and aggregates results in one interface.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

TIFF

Answer

TIFF is the preferred archival image format because it is lossless and widely supported by preservation systems.

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

Simultaneous user limits prevent multiple patrons from borrowing the same e-book at once, directly restricting access.

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