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  1. What does 'MARC' stand for in library cataloging technology?

    Answer: Machine-Readable Cataloging

    MARC stands for Machine-Readable Cataloging, a data format that enables computers to exchange and interpret bibliographic information.

  2. A library discovers its RFID tags are not being read correctly at the security gate. What should the technician check FIRST?

    Answer: Check for interference from nearby electronic devices or metal shelving

    Electronic interference from nearby devices or metal shelving is a common cause of RFID read errors and should be investigated before replacing equipment.

  3. What is a 'digital repository' in the library context?

    Answer: A system for storing, organizing, and providing access to digital content

    A digital repository is a managed system that stores, preserves, and provides organized access to digital objects such as documents, images, and datasets.

  4. Which metadata schema is most commonly used for describing digital objects in library repositories?

    Answer: Dublin Core

    Dublin Core is a widely adopted metadata schema consisting of 15 elements used to describe a broad range of digital resources in libraries.

  5. What is the role of a 'link resolver' in electronic resource management?

    Answer: It connects users from a citation to the full text of a resource

    A link resolver directs users from a bibliographic citation (often found in a database) to the full text of the article or resource the library has access to.

  6. A library technician notices the automated materials handler (AMH) is misfiling returned items. What is the MOST likely cause?

    Answer: Dirty or damaged barcodes/RFID tags on the items

    Dirty or damaged barcodes and RFID tags prevent the AMH from correctly reading item identifiers, causing misfiling into wrong bins.

  7. What is 'single sign-on' (SSO) in a library's technology environment?

    Answer: A unified login that gives users access to multiple systems with one set of credentials

    Single sign-on allows users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple connected library systems and resources without re-entering credentials.