Library Science Cataloging and Classification

Question 1

Which cataloging standard replaced AACR2 as the primary descriptive cataloging rules in US libraries?

Accepted Answer

RDA (Resource Description and Access)

Answer

RDA (Resource Description and Access) replaced AACR2 in 2013 and is now the standard used by the Library of Congress and most US libraries.

Question 2

In the Dewey Decimal System, which number range covers the social sciences?

Accepted Answer

300–399

Answer

The 300s in the Dewey Decimal Classification cover social sciences, including sociology, political science, economics, and law.

Question 3

What does the MARC format stand for?

Accepted Answer

Machine-Readable Cataloging

Answer

MARC stands for Machine-Readable Cataloging, a standard developed by the Library of Congress for encoding bibliographic data.

Question 4

Which MARC field contains the main entry for a personal name (author)?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

MARC field 100 is used for the main entry when it is a personal name, such as a single author.

Question 5

In Library of Congress Classification, which letter(s) cover medicine and health sciences?

Accepted Answer

R

Answer

The letter R in the Library of Congress Classification system is assigned to Medicine and Health Sciences.

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