GLC Technology and Digital Resources 4

Question 1

Which COUNTER report metric do libraries primarily use to measure the usage of individual e-journal articles?

Accepted Answer

TR (Title Report) with metric type Total_Item_Requests

Answer

The COUNTER TR Title Report with Total_Item_Requests tracks the number of times full-text journal articles are accessed.

Question 2

A library is migrating from one ILS to another. Which file format is the standard for exporting and importing bibliographic records during migration?

Accepted Answer

MARC 21

Answer

MARC 21 is the standard bibliographic data format used by virtually all ILS platforms for data migration.

Question 3

What is the main advantage of cloud-hosted ILS solutions over locally hosted systems for small libraries?

Accepted Answer

Reduced need for local IT infrastructure and staff

Answer

Cloud-hosted (SaaS) ILS solutions eliminate the need for on-premise servers and reduce the IT burden on small library staff.

Question 4

Which technology allows library patrons to check out materials by tapping their smartphone against a library card reader?

Accepted Answer

NFC (Near Field Communication)

Answer

NFC enables contactless communication between devices in close proximity, supporting mobile payment and library card applications.

Question 5

A patron asks why some library database articles cannot be emailed as attachments. Which legal concept BEST explains this limitation?

Accepted Answer

Copyright and publisher licensing restrictions

Answer

Publisher license agreements commonly prohibit systematic downloading or redistribution of articles, including mass emailing of full-text content.

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