MLS Knowledge Organization and Cataloging 5

Question 1

Which principle from Cutter's Objects of a Catalog states that the catalog should enable a user to find works by a given author, title, or subject?

Accepted Answer

The finding function (Objects 1–3)

Answer

Cutter's first three Objects define the finding function: locating items by known author, title, or subject when those details are known.

Question 2

A cataloger is describing a streaming video. Which RDA media type and carrier type are most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Computer / online resource

Answer

Streaming videos use the RDA media type 'computer' and carrier type 'online resource' because they require computer intermediation and are delivered via a network.

Question 3

Which Linked Data vocabulary is most commonly used to express bibliographic relationships on the Semantic Web, as promoted by the Library of Congress?

Accepted Answer

BIBFRAME (Bibliographic Framework)

Answer

BIBFRAME is the Library of Congress's Linked Data model designed to replace MARC as the bibliographic data standard for the Semantic Web.

Question 4

Under AACR2 cataloging practice, what was the 'main entry' and why did RDA move away from this concept?

Accepted Answer

Main entry was the primary access point (usually the principal author); RDA treats all access points as equal and uses a 'creator' relationship instead

Answer

AACR2 designated one heading as the 'main entry' for the primary catalog card, while RDA eliminates this hierarchy and treats all creators through relationship designators without privileging one.

Question 5

What is 'postcoordination' in the context of indexing and retrieval?

Accepted Answer

Assigning multiple single-concept terms at indexing time that users combine at search time

Answer

Postcoordination assigns simple, single-concept terms at indexing; users then combine (coordinate) these terms during a search query.

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS Knowledge Organization and Cataloging 5