MS Master of Library Science 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which preservation format is recommended by the Library of Congress for long-term digital text preservation?
- PDF/A (Correct answer)
- DOCX
- HTML5
- RTF
Correct answer: PDF/A
PDF/A is an ISO-standardized subset of PDF designed for long-term archiving, ensuring content is self-contained and renderable without external dependencies.
Question 2: What does the concept of 'neutrality' require of a librarian according to the ALA Code of Ethics?
- Providing equitable service without imposing personal views on patrons (Correct answer)
- Refusing to assist with controversial topics
- Supporting only government-approved information sources
- Limiting access to materials that may offend some users
Correct answer: Providing equitable service without imposing personal views on patrons
The ALA Code of Ethics holds that librarians must serve all patrons equitably and refrain from imposing personal moral or political views on information access.
Question 3: Which statistical measure do library managers most often use to express database usage in terms of cost-effectiveness?
- Cost per use (Correct answer)
- Return on investment
- Turnaways per month
- Downloads per FTE
Correct answer: Cost per use
Cost per use divides the database subscription cost by the number of recorded uses, giving managers a straightforward metric to evaluate resource value.
Question 4: The BIBFRAME model was developed primarily to replace which legacy data format?
- MARC (Correct answer)
- Dublin Core
- EAD
- METS
Correct answer: MARC
BIBFRAME (Bibliographic Framework Initiative) was created by the Library of Congress as a linked-data-based replacement for the MARC format.
Question 5: A library that participates in a consortium to negotiate lower database subscription prices is exercising which advantage?
- Collective bargaining power (Correct answer)
- Cooperative cataloging
- Shared staffing
- Reciprocal borrowing
Correct answer: Collective bargaining power
Library consortia leverage their combined purchasing power to negotiate lower per-member subscription prices than individual libraries could secure alone.
Question 6: Which principle holds that library catalog records should reflect the language and terminology used by the communities being described?
- Cultural humility in cataloging (Correct answer)
- Bibliographic control
- Universal bibliographic control
- Cooperative cataloging
Correct answer: Cultural humility in cataloging
Cultural humility in cataloging acknowledges that traditional subject headings may not reflect the self-described identities of marginalized communities and should be revised accordingly.
Question 7: In a public library's strategic plan, a measurable statement of desired outcome tied to a specific timeframe is best called a:
- Objective (Correct answer)
- Mission statement
- Vision statement
- Core value
Correct answer: Objective
An objective is a specific, measurable, time-bound statement derived from broader goals that allows a library to track progress toward its strategic outcomes.
MS Master of Library Science 5
Which preservation format is recommended by the Library of Congress for long-term digital text preservation?