MLS Information Resources & Collection Management 4

Question 1

Which open access model requires authors or their institutions to pay a fee so that an article is made freely available immediately upon publication?

Accepted Answer

Gold open access

Answer

Gold open access involves publishing in a fully open access journal where an Article Processing Charge (APC) is typically paid to make content immediately available.

Question 2

A library is evaluating whether to purchase a streaming video platform for course reserves. Which factor is most specific to licensing streaming media compared to print?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent user limits and streaming rights terms

Answer

Streaming media licenses typically specify the number of simultaneous users allowed and what educational uses (e.g., course reserves, public performance) are permitted.

Question 3

Which metadata standard is most commonly used to describe and share digital library collection objects across institutions?

Accepted Answer

Dublin Core

Answer

Dublin Core is a widely adopted, simple metadata standard designed for interoperability and cross-institutional sharing of digital resource descriptions.

Question 4

What is the primary function of an Integrated Library System (ILS) acquisitions module?

Accepted Answer

To manage purchase orders, fund accounting, and vendor records for library materials

Answer

The acquisitions module of an ILS tracks orders, encumbers funds, records receipts, and manages vendor relationships throughout the purchasing workflow.

Question 5

A special library at a law firm needs to evaluate whether to retain a print reporter series or rely solely on Westlaw. Which cost consideration is LEAST relevant to this decision?

Accepted Answer

The publisher's original list price when the series launched

Answer

Historical list prices at launch are not relevant to a current cost-benefit analysis comparing ongoing subscription versus print maintenance costs.

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS Information Resources & Collection Management 4