MLS FREE MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Library Technology and Systems Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which protocol is most commonly used for communication between integrated library systems and external discovery services?

Accepted Answer

Z39.50

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HTTP/2

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FTP

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SMTP

Question 2

What is the primary function of a link resolver in a library technology environment?

Accepted Answer

Connecting users from a citation to the full-text resource

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Fixing broken URLs on library websites

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Managing interlibrary loan requests automatically

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Resolving DNS conflicts between library servers

Question 3

Which metadata schema was specifically developed to describe digital resources and improve web resource discovery?

Accepted Answer

Dublin Core

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AACR2

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Sears List

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Dewey Decimal Classification

Question 4

What does the term 'OPAC' refer to in library technology?

Accepted Answer

Online Public Access Catalog

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Open Protocol for Automated Circulation

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Optical Preservation and Archival Center

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Organizational Platform for Academic Content

Question 5

Which technology standard allows libraries to harvest metadata records from multiple repositories into a unified search interface?

Accepted Answer

OAI-PMH

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MARC 21

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ISBN

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ISSN

Question 6

In library systems, what is the primary purpose of RFID technology?

Accepted Answer

Automated item tracking, self-checkout, and inventory management

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Encrypting patron borrowing records for privacy

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Providing wireless internet access throughout the library

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Digitizing print materials for electronic access