Library Science Digital Libraries and Technology 1

Question 1

What is a 'digital repository' in library science?

Accepted Answer

A system for storing, preserving, and providing access to digital content such as institutional research output

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A website for downloading movies

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A cloud storage service for library staff files

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An electronic reading room for rare books

Question 2

What does 'open access' mean in the context of scholarly publishing?

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Free, unrestricted online access to scholarly research without subscription barriers

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Library materials available for same-day checkout

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Access to the library building 24 hours a day

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Open borrowing agreements between library systems

Question 3

What is 'EZproxy' used for in academic libraries?

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Authenticating off-campus users to access licensed electronic resources

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Email management for library staff

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Accelerating e-book downloads

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Managing electronic reserves for courses

Question 4

What is 'digital preservation' and why is it important for libraries?

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The management of digital materials over time to ensure they remain accessible and authentic despite technological change

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Scanning physical books for digital access only

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Protecting digital files from cybersecurity threats only

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Converting digital materials to print for long-term storage

Question 5

What does 'OPACl' stand for in library technology?

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Online Public Access Catalog

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Open Protocol for Automated Cataloging

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Organized Print and Audio Collection

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Online Periodical Acquisition Control

Question 6

What is 'linked data' in the context of library metadata?

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A method of publishing structured data so it can be interlinked and queried across the web using shared identifiers

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Hyperlinks embedded in catalog records

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Linking multiple catalog records for the same item

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Connecting library branches through a shared ILS