Library Science Cataloging and Classification 3

Question 1

Which organization maintains OCLC WorldCat, the world's largest bibliographic database?

Accepted Answer

OCLC (Online Computer Library Center)

Answer

Library of Congress

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American Library Association

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EBSCO

Question 2

What is a subject authority record used for in cataloging?

Accepted Answer

To establish the authorized form of a subject heading and its cross-references

Answer

To track circulation statistics

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To record the price history of an item

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To manage interlibrary loan requests

Question 3

In RDA cataloging, what term replaces AACR2's concept of 'chief source of information'?

Accepted Answer

Preferred source

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Preferred title

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Title proper

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Primary source

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a controlled vocabulary used in medical libraries?

Accepted Answer

MeSH

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LCSH

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Sears

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FAST

Question 5

What does the 'cutter number' in a call number typically represent?

Accepted Answer

An alphanumeric code representing the author's last name to arrange items alphabetically

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The edition number of the book

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The year the book was published

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The subject class of the item

Question 6

Which MARC field is used to record the title proper of an item?

Accepted Answer

245

Answer

100

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110

Answer

440