MLS MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Cataloging and Metadata Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which metadata schema is most commonly used for describing digital resources in libraries?

Accepted Answer

Dublin Core

Answer

Dublin Core is the most widely adopted metadata schema for describing digital resources due to its simplicity and broad applicability.

Question 2

What does the FRBR model's 'Expression' entity represent?

Accepted Answer

The intellectual realization of a work

Answer

In FRBR, an Expression is the intellectual or artistic realization of a Work in a specific form such as text or notation.

Question 3

In RDA cataloging, what replaced the General Material Designation (GMD)?

Accepted Answer

Content type, media type, and carrier type

Answer

RDA replaced the GMD with three separate elements: content type, media type, and carrier type for more precise resource description.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of authority control in cataloging?

Accepted Answer

To standardize access points for consistent retrieval

Answer

Authority control ensures that each entity is represented by a single, standardized form of name or subject heading for consistent retrieval.

Question 5

Which vocabulary encoding scheme provides standardized terms for the type of content in a resource?

Accepted Answer

DCMI Type Vocabulary

Answer

The DCMI Type Vocabulary provides a controlled list of terms such as Text, Image, and Sound to describe the nature of digital resources.

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