MLS Library Technology and Systems 2

Question 1

Which protocol is used by library systems to exchange bibliographic records between institutions?

Accepted Answer

Z39.50

Answer

Z39.50 is the ANSI/NISO standard protocol specifically designed for searching and retrieving bibliographic information across library systems.

Question 2

What does the acronym OPAC stand for in library technology?

Accepted Answer

Online Public Access Catalog

Answer

OPAC stands for Online Public Access Catalog, the publicly accessible interface that allows users to search a library's holdings.

Question 3

Which MARC field contains the main entry for a personal name as author?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

MARC field 100 is the Main Entry—Personal Name field, used to record the primary responsible party when it is an individual.

Question 4

A library wants to implement linked data to connect its catalog to the broader web. Which vocabulary is most commonly used for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

Schema.org and BIBFRAME

Answer

BIBFRAME (Bibliographic Framework) combined with Schema.org vocabularies is the standard approach for exposing library linked data on the web.

Question 5

What is the primary function of an ERM (Electronic Resource Management) system in a library?

Accepted Answer

Managing licenses, access rights, and lifecycle of e-resources

Answer

ERM systems handle the complex workflows of acquiring, activating, managing licenses, and monitoring usage statistics for electronic resources.

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test