LTA Cataloging & Classification 5

Question 1

In MARC 21, what does the fixed field 'BLvl' (Bibliographic Level) value 'm' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Monograph (single-part item)

Answer

A BLvl value of 'm' in the MARC leader indicates a monograph, meaning the item is a single complete bibliographic unit.

Question 2

Which type of subject heading subdivision indicates a geographic limitation?

Accepted Answer

Geographic subdivision

Answer

Geographic subdivisions limit a subject heading to a specific place, such as 'Education--United States' or 'Birds--Amazon River Region.'

Question 3

What is 'batch cataloging' or 'batch loading'?

Accepted Answer

Loading multiple bibliographic records into the ILS at once using automated processes

Answer

Batch loading involves importing large sets of MARC records into the library's ILS automatically, often from vendor databases or retrospective conversion projects.

Question 4

Which MARC field is used for a topical subject heading (e.g., 'Library science')?

Accepted Answer

650

Answer

MARC field 650 is used for topical subject headings, representing the subject matter of the item in general terms.

Question 5

In RDA, what is the preferred source of information for the title of a book?

Accepted Answer

The title page

Answer

RDA designates the title page as the preferred source for the title and other identifying information for printed text.

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LTA Cataloging & Classification 5