MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Systems and Technology 1

Question 1

Which metadata schema is most widely used for describing digital objects in institutional repositories?

Accepted Answer

Dublin Core

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MARC 21

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EAD

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VRA Core

Question 2

What is the primary role of an Integrated Library System (ILS)?

Accepted Answer

To automate and integrate core library functions such as cataloging, circulation, and acquisitions

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To manage social media outreach for library services

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To provide remote desktop access to library staff computers

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To generate statistical reports on patron demographics

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Z39.50 protocol in library systems?

Accepted Answer

Enabling federated search across multiple library catalogs using a standardized query language

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Encrypting patron records during transmission

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Streaming multimedia content to library patrons

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Managing interlibrary loan billing transactions

Question 4

In library technology, what does FRBR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records

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Federated Repository and Bibliographic Retrieval

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Format Rules for Boolean Resource-sets

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Framework for Reference and Bibliographic Research

Question 5

Which open-source library services platform is built natively around linked data principles?

Accepted Answer

FOLIO

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Koha

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Symphony

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Alma

Question 6

What is the function of an OpenURL resolver in a library technology environment?

Accepted Answer

To link a citation to full-text resources available through the library's subscriptions

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To create permanent identifiers for digital objects

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To harvest metadata from open access repositories

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To authenticate users via single sign-on