MS Master of Library Science 3

Question 1

Which reference interview technique involves restating the patron's question to confirm understanding?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

15-year-old students across participating countries

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Interlibrary Fee Management

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Dewey Decimal Classification

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality policy

Answer

A confidentiality policy specifies how the library protects patron records and the circumstances under which it may comply with legal demands.

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