LTA Cataloging & Classification 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In RDA cataloging, 'transcribe' means the cataloger should:
- Summarize the information in their own words
- Record the information as found on the source (Correct answer)
- Translate the information into English
- Verify the information against an authority file
Correct answer: Record the information as found on the source
RDA instructs catalogers to transcribe data exactly as it appears on the prescribed source, preserving original wording and punctuation.
Question 2: What does LCC stand for in library classification?
- Library Cataloging Code
- Library of Congress Classification (Correct answer)
- Local Collection Catalog
- Large Collection Categorization
Correct answer: Library of Congress Classification
LCC stands for Library of Congress Classification, the system developed by and used primarily in academic and research libraries.
Question 3: Which MARC field contains the title proper of a work?
- 130
- 210
- 240
- 245 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 245
MARC field 245 contains the title statement, including the title proper and subtitle of the item being cataloged.
Question 4: A 'subject subdivision' in LCSH is used to:
- Replace the main subject heading
- Narrow or refine the main subject heading (Correct answer)
- Indicate a preferred term
- Mark a heading as obsolete
Correct answer: Narrow or refine the main subject heading
Subject subdivisions follow the main heading with a dash and narrow its scope, such as by form, place, time, or topic.
Question 5: What is 'copy cataloging'?
- Photocopying catalog cards for backup
- Adapting an existing bibliographic record from another source (Correct answer)
- Creating duplicate records for multi-copy items
- Cataloging items in a series
Correct answer: Adapting an existing bibliographic record from another source
Copy cataloging involves downloading or adapting a bibliographic record already created by another library or agency rather than creating one from scratch.
Question 6: In Dewey Decimal Classification, what does the number after the decimal point indicate?
- The edition of the DDC schedules used
- A more specific subdivision of the main class (Correct answer)
- The item's physical format
- The year of publication
Correct answer: A more specific subdivision of the main class
Numbers after the decimal point in DDC provide increasing specificity, allowing for precise subject classification beyond the main three-digit class.
Question 7: Which area of the bibliographic record describes the physical characteristics of a book, such as number of pages and illustrations?
- Title area
- Edition area
- Physical description area (Correct answer)
- Note area
Correct answer: Physical description area
The physical description area (MARC 300) records extent, illustrations, dimensions, and accompanying material.
LTA Cataloging & Classification 3
In RDA cataloging, 'transcribe' means the cataloger should: