Library Science Digital Libraries and Technology 2

Question 1

What is 'digitization' in the library context?

Accepted Answer

Converting physical materials (books, photographs, manuscripts) to digital format

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Purchasing e-books for the collection

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Implementing a new ILS system

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Moving library staff to remote work

Question 2

What does the 'Z39.50' protocol enable in library systems?

Accepted Answer

Searching and retrieving records from remote library databases using a standardized protocol

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Barcode scanning for circulation

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Transmitting interlibrary loan requests

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Providing remote desktop access to ILS terminals

Question 3

What is a 'discovery layer' in library technology?

Accepted Answer

A unified search interface that searches across the library's catalog, databases, and digital collections simultaneously

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Software that detects network intruders in library systems

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A layer of MARC metadata added to catalog records

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Software for discovering new library resources to purchase

Question 4

What is 'DSpace' in the library technology context?

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An open-source software platform widely used for building institutional repositories

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A digital space for virtual library programs

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A cloud storage system for library staff

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A digital preservation format for images

Question 5

What is 'metadata' in the context of digital library resources?

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Structured data that describes, identifies, and provides context about a digital resource

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The main content of a digital file

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Encryption data protecting digital files

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Statistical data about digital library usage

Question 6

What is 'federated searching' in library systems?

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Simultaneously searching multiple separate databases through a single interface

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Searching only federal government databases

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A search across all US library OPACs

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Networking multiple library branches into a single system