Library Science Study Guide 2026

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📋 Library Science Exam Format at a Glance

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✍️ Sample Library Science Questions & Answers

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

✓ 300–399

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

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

✓ MeSH

MeSH (Medical Subject Headings), maintained by the National Library of Medicine, is the controlled vocabulary used for indexing medical and health sciences literature.

3. What is 'EZproxy' used for in academic libraries?

✓ Authenticating off-campus users to access licensed electronic resources

EZproxy (by OCLC) is a proxy server that authenticates library users accessing licensed databases and electronic resources from off campus.

4. Which statistic measures cost-effectiveness of a periodical subscription relative to use?

✓ Cost per use

Cost per use divides the total subscription cost by the number of times the resource was accessed, helping librarians evaluate whether a subscription is economically justified.

5. What is 'embedded librarianship' in information literacy instruction?

✓ A librarian integrated into a course team who provides ongoing research support within the course context

An embedded librarian is integrated directly into a course — participating in course management systems, co-teaching, or providing ongoing research support aligned with course assignments.

6. Which organization publishes 'Describing Archives: A Content Standard' (DACS)?

✓ Society of American Archivists (SAA)

DACS is published and maintained by the Society of American Archivists and provides rules for describing archival materials and their creators.

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