Library Science Archives and Special Collections 3

Question 1

What is the function of a 'records retention schedule' in records management?

Accepted Answer

A timetable specifying how long each category of record should be kept before disposition

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A plan for digitizing paper records on a rolling basis

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A schedule for regular cleaning and preservation of archival storage areas

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A guide for training staff on proper records-handling procedures

Question 2

Which metadata standard is specifically designed to support the preservation of digital objects?

Accepted Answer

PREMIS (Preservation Metadata: Implementation Strategies)

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Dublin Core

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MARC 21

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VRA Core

Question 3

In archival description, what does 'scope and content' note typically provide?

Accepted Answer

A summary of the types of materials and subjects covered in the collection

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A list of restrictions on accessing the collection

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The physical measurements and container count of the collection

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The biographical history of the collection's creator

Question 4

What is 'arrangement' as a core archival function?

Accepted Answer

The intellectual and physical organization of records into a coherent structure

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Scheduling research appointments for visiting scholars

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Negotiating the transfer of records from government agencies

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Creating digital surrogates of fragile paper documents

Question 5

Under U.S. copyright law, which category of unpublished works held in archives is MOST relevant to access restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Unpublished works that may still be protected regardless of age

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Works published before 1928 that are now in the public domain

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Works created by the U.S. federal government, which have no copyright

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Items donated with a Creative Commons license

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of 'restricted access' policies in special collections?

Accepted Answer

To protect donor privacy, legal obligations, or fragile materials from unauthorized use

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To limit access to only scholars with advanced degrees

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To reduce overall research traffic and prevent overcrowding

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To ensure that all materials are digitized before anyone can view them

Question 7

Which term describes the process of transferring records from one digital format to another to ensure continued accessibility over time?

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Migration

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Emulation

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Replication

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Digitization