LTA Cataloging & Classification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which MARC field contains the main entry for a personal name?
- 100 (Correct answer)
- 110
- 111
- 130
Correct answer: 100
MARC field 100 is used for the main entry when the primary access point is a personal name.
Question 2: In Dewey Decimal Classification, which number range covers social sciences?
- 100-199
- 200-299
- 300-399 (Correct answer)
- 400-499
Correct answer: 300-399
The 300s in DDC cover social sciences, including sociology, political science, economics, and education.
Question 3: What does the term 'authority file' refer to in cataloging?
- A list of restricted access materials
- A database of established forms of names, subjects, and titles (Correct answer)
- A record of cataloger credentials
- A file containing bibliographic records
Correct answer: A database of established forms of names, subjects, and titles
An authority file is a controlled list of established headings used to ensure consistency in cataloging.
Question 4: Which MARC field is used for a book's ISBN?
- 010
- 020 (Correct answer)
- 022
- 035
Correct answer: 020
MARC field 020 contains the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) for the item.
Question 5: In Library of Congress Subject Headings, a 'see also' reference directs users to:
- An incorrect heading they should avoid
- Related headings that may also be useful (Correct answer)
- The authorized form of a name
- A broader term only
Correct answer: Related headings that may also be useful
'See also' references guide users to related or narrower/broader subject headings that may provide additional relevant results.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'call number' on a library item?
- To identify the cataloger who processed the item
- To indicate when the item was acquired
- To provide a unique address for shelving and retrieval (Correct answer)
- To show the item's reading level
Correct answer: To provide a unique address for shelving and retrieval
A call number serves as the item's unique address in the library, enabling consistent shelving and easy retrieval.
Question 7: Which element of a bibliographic record identifies the city where a book was published?
- Place of publication (Correct answer)
- Publisher name
- Edition statement
- Copyright date
Correct answer: Place of publication
The place of publication identifies the city (and sometimes country) where the publisher is located.
LTA Cataloging & Classification 2
Which MARC field contains the main entry for a personal name?