MS Master of Library Science 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which reference interview technique involves restating the patron's question to confirm understanding?
- Paraphrasing (Correct answer)
- Probing
- Closed questioning
- Referral
Correct answer: Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing involves repeating the patron's query in the librarian's own words to verify that the information need is correctly understood.
Question 2: The PISA assessment of reading literacy measures which level of competency?
- 15-year-old students across participating countries (Correct answer)
- Graduate library school students
- Public library adult patrons
- K-5 elementary readers
Correct answer: 15-year-old students across participating countries
PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) measures reading, math, and science literacy among 15-year-olds in participating nations.
Question 3: In the context of interlibrary loan, what does the acronym IFM stand for?
- IFM Fee Management
- Interlibrary Fee Management (Correct answer)
- Integrated File Management
- International Format Module
Correct answer: Interlibrary Fee Management
IFM stands for Interlibrary Fee Management, the OCLC system used to handle billing between libraries for ILL transactions.
Question 4: Which classification system is most commonly used in US public and school libraries?
- Dewey Decimal Classification (Correct answer)
- Library of Congress Classification
- Universal Decimal Classification
- Colon Classification
Correct answer: Dewey Decimal Classification
The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is the most widely used classification system in US public and school libraries.
Question 5: What is the term for a library's written policy that outlines conditions under which it complies with law enforcement requests for patron records?
- Confidentiality policy (Correct answer)
- Collection development policy
- Acceptable use policy
- Privacy impact assessment
Correct answer: Confidentiality policy
A confidentiality policy specifies how the library protects patron records and the circumstances under which it may comply with legal demands.
Question 6: Which open-source integrated library system is widely adopted by public libraries in the US?
- Koha (Correct answer)
- Ex Libris Alma
- Innovative Sierra
- OCLC WorldShare
Correct answer: Koha
Koha is a widely used open-source ILS that many public libraries choose for its flexibility and no-licensing-cost model.
Question 7: In accessibility standards, WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance is most relevant to which library function?
- Library website and digital resource design (Correct answer)
- Physical shelving arrangement
- Cataloging authority records
- Collection weeding criteria
Correct answer: Library website and digital resource design
WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines define accessibility requirements for web content, directly impacting library websites and online catalog interfaces.
MS Master of Library Science 3
Which reference interview technique involves restating the patron's question to confirm understanding?