LTA Reference & Information Services 4

Question 1

Which reference tool lists books currently in print and available for purchase?

Accepted Answer

Books in Print

Answer

Books in Print (and its online equivalents) lists titles currently available for purchase from publishers.

Question 2

A patron wants to understand the difference between a virus and a bacterium. Which reference source is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Medical dictionary or health encyclopedia

Answer

A medical dictionary or health encyclopedia provides accessible definitions and explanations of medical concepts for general patrons.

Question 3

What is 'truncation' in database searching?

Accepted Answer

Using a wildcard symbol to retrieve all word forms sharing a common root

Answer

Truncation uses a symbol (often *) after a root word to retrieve all variations, such as 'librar*' finding library, librarian, libraries.

Question 4

Which organization publishes the Dewey Decimal Classification system?

Accepted Answer

OCLC (Online Computer Library Center)

Answer

OCLC publishes and maintains the Dewey Decimal Classification system.

Question 5

A patron asks where to find the full text of a US Supreme Court decision. What is the BEST free resource?

Accepted Answer

Justia or the official Supreme Court website

Answer

Justia and the official US Supreme Court website (supremecourt.gov) provide free access to court opinions.

(LTA) Library Technical Assistant Practice Test