OSAT OSAT Library Media 3

Question 1

Under the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), schools and libraries that receive E-Rate funding are required to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Install technology protection measures that filter or block harmful online content

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Provide parental consent forms before students access any online database

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Limit student internet use to one hour per day during school hours

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Maintain printed records of all websites visited by students on school networks

Question 2

In a school library, 'weeding' refers to which of the following collection management practices?

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Removing outdated, damaged, or seldom-used materials from the collection

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Adding new digital subscriptions to replace outdated print resources

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Reorganizing shelves to improve browsability and patron access

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Identifying materials that need rebinding or conservation treatment

Question 3

Which type of database search operator would a student use to BROADEN a search and retrieve results containing either of two keywords?

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OR

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AND

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NOT

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NEAR

Question 4

A school library media specialist who advocates for the library program by presenting data on student achievement and library usage to the principal is performing which professional role?

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Library advocate

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Instructional partner

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Information specialist

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Program administrator

Question 5

In Marc 21 bibliographic records, which field contains the main entry for a work's title?

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Field 245

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Field 100

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Field 300

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Field 520

Question 6

A library media specialist implements a 'Battle of the Books' reading program. This initiative PRIMARILY supports which library goal?

Accepted Answer

Developing students' love of reading and motivation to read independently

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Improving the library's circulation statistics for administrative reporting

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Teaching students to use library databases for research purposes

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Increasing the library's print collection through student-selected acquisitions

Question 7

According to information literacy frameworks, which skill requires students to synthesize information gathered from multiple sources into a coherent product or conclusion?

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Creating and communicating findings

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Defining the information need

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Locating relevant sources

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Evaluating source credibility