Technology and Automation Flashcards
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What is the primary advantage of a cloud-based ILS over a locally hosted system?
Answer: The vendor manages updates and infrastructure, reducing local IT burden
Cloud-based ILS solutions are managed by the vendor, offloading server maintenance, software updates, and infrastructure management from library staff.
Which technology allows patrons to receive automated text message notifications about holds and overdues?
Answer: SMS integration module
An SMS integration module connects the ILS to a text messaging service, enabling automatic patron notifications via mobile phone.
A library is implementing an electronic resource management (ERM) system. What is its PRIMARY function?
Answer: Tracking licenses, access, and costs for electronic databases and e-resources
An ERM system helps libraries manage the complex licensing terms, costs, access rights, and renewal dates for electronic resources.
What does 'URL normalization' mean in the context of managing electronic resources?
Answer: Standardizing URLs to ensure consistent and correct access to resources
URL normalization standardizes link formats to ensure they consistently resolve to the correct resource without errors or redirects.
Which of the following is a core function of a library's discovery layer?
Answer: Providing a unified search interface across the catalog and electronic resources
A discovery layer provides a single search interface that simultaneously searches the OPAC and multiple licensed electronic databases to surface relevant results.
What is 'persistent identifier' technology used for in digital libraries?
Answer: To provide a stable, long-term link to a digital object that doesn't break over time
Persistent identifiers such as DOIs and handles ensure digital objects remain citable and accessible even if their storage location changes.
A technician is asked to perform 'data cleaning' on the library catalog. What does this involve?
Answer: Identifying and correcting errors, inconsistencies, and duplicate records in the database
Data cleaning (or data scrubbing) involves finding and correcting inaccurate, incomplete, or duplicate records to improve catalog quality and search accuracy.