Who is considered the father of modern library science?
a) Melvil Dewey
b) S.R. Ranganathan
c) Paul Otlet
d) Charles Ammi Cutter
Answer: b) S.R. Ranganathan
What is the first law of library science according to S.R. Ranganathan?
a) Every book its reader
b) Save the time of the reader
c) Books are for use
d) The library is a growing organism
Answer: c) Books are for use
The classification system that uses a combination of letters and numbers to organize library collections is known as:
a) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
c) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
d) Colon Classification (CC)
Answer: b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
Which of the following is NOT a principle of library science?
a) Right book to the right reader
b) Right information to the right user
c) The library is a static entity
d) Every reader his/her book
Answer: c) The library is a static entity
Who developed the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
a) S.R. Ranganathan
b) Paul Otlet
c) Melvil Dewey
d) Charles Ammi Cutter
Answer: c) Melvil Dewey
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
a) Encyclopedia
b) Diary
c) Research article
d) Newspaper
Answer: a) Encyclopedia
In library science, the term “circulation” refers to:
a) The process of acquiring books
b) The borrowing and returning of books
c) Cataloging of books
d) Preservation of rare books
Answer: b) The borrowing and returning of books
The process of systematically arranging books and other materials in a library is known as:
a) Cataloging
b) Shelving
c) Circulation
d) Reference service
Answer: b) Shelving
Which of the following services is typically NOT provided by a reference librarian?
a) Assisting with research
b) Cataloging new books
c) Answering reference questions
d) Providing information literacy instruction
Answer: b) Cataloging new books
What does MARC stand for in the context of library science?
a) Machine Accessible Resource Cataloging
b) Machine-Readable Cataloging
c) Manual Resource Cataloging
d) Modern Access Resource Cataloging
Answer: b) Machine-Readable Cataloging
In the context of digital libraries, the term “metadata” refers to:
a) The physical books in the library
b) Data about data
c) The number of books checked out
d) The library’s budget
Answer: b) Data about data
What is the main purpose of an online public access catalog (OPAC)?
a) To manage library staff schedules
b) To provide a digital archive of old books
c) To allow users to search the library’s collection
d) To provide a platform for interlibrary loans
Answer: c) To allow users to search the library’s collection
What is the primary function of a library catalog?
a) To list all the books borrowed
b) To organize library events
c) To provide information about the library’s collection
d) To manage the library’s financial resources
Answer: c) To provide information about the library’s collection
Which of the following is a primary source?
a) Textbook
b) Journal article
c) Diary
d) Encyclopedia entry
Answer: c) Diary
The process of creating a bibliographic record for a library item is known as:
a) Indexing
b) Abstracting
c) Cataloging
d) Classifying
Answer: c) Cataloging
Which of the following classification schemes uses a notation of Arabic numerals?
a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
c) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
d) Colon Classification (CC)
Answer: a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
In library science, what does the term “interlibrary loan” refer to?
a) Loaning books within the same library
b) Loaning books between different branches of the same library system
c) Loaning books between different libraries
d) Loaning books to library staff
Answer: c) Loaning books between different libraries
The concept of “open access” in scholarly communication refers to:
a) Providing free access to library buildings
b) Providing free online access to scholarly research
c) Allowing the public to attend library board meetings
d) Offering free library membership
Answer: b) Providing free online access to scholarly research
Which library classification system was developed by S.R. Ranganathan?
a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
c) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
d) Colon Classification (CC)
Answer: d) Colon Classification (CC)
In the context of information retrieval, what does “Boolean search” involve?
a) Using natural language queries
b) Using operators like AND, OR, and NOT
c) Searching by keywords only
d) Browsing through subject headings
Answer: b) Using operators like AND, OR, and NOT
What is the primary purpose of an abstract in a research article?
a) To provide a detailed literature review
b) To summarize the key points of the article
c) To list the references used in the article
d) To discuss the methodology in detail
Answer: b) To summarize the key points of the article
Who introduced the concept of “Five Laws of Library Science”?
a) Paul Otlet
b) Melvil Dewey
c) S.R. Ranganathan
d) Charles Ammi Cutter
Answer: c) S.R. Ranganathan
Which organization is responsible for the maintenance of the Library of Congress Classification system?
a) American Library Association (ALA)
b) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
c) Library of Congress (LC)
d) Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
Answer: c) Library of Congress (LC)
In digital libraries, the term “digital preservation” refers to:
a) The digitization of physical books
b) The long-term maintenance of digital materials
c) Providing digital reference services
d) Creating digital exhibits
Answer: b) The long-term maintenance of digital materials
What is an “authority control” in library cataloging?
a) Managing access to restricted collections
b) Standardizing names and subjects for consistency
c) Supervising library staff
d) Regulating the borrowing period for items
Answer: b) Standardizing names and subjects for consistency
What is a thesaurus in the context of information retrieval?
a) A reference book that lists synonyms and antonyms
b) A tool for generating bibliographic records
c) A controlled vocabulary for indexing and searching
d) A software for digital library management
Answer: c) A controlled vocabulary for indexing and searching
In the library context, what does the acronym “ISBN” stand for?
a) International Standard Book Number
b) Information Science and Bibliographic Network
c) Integrated System for Bibliographic Numbers
d) International System for Book Notations
Answer: a) International Standard Book Number