Past Questions Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is cataloguing in a library?
Creating and maintaining records about materials
Cataloguing is essential for organizing library resources.
Which of the following is used to organize books physically on shelves?
Classification
Classification systems help in the physical arrangement of library materials.
What is a library catalogue?
A record of a library’s holdings and their locations
A library catalogue facilitates resource discovery for users.
Which cataloguing type focuses on physical characteristics?
Descriptive cataloging
Descriptive cataloging provides details about the format and appearance of resources.
What do catalogers create to describe resources?
Bibliographic records
Bibliographic records contain essential information for identifying and locating resources.
Which form of catalogue uses manila paper sheets?
Sheaf catalogue
Sheaf catalogues are a traditional method of cataloguing using sheets of paper.
What size are typical card catalogue cards?
12.5 x 7.5 cm
This standard size allows for consistent information display in card catalogues.
Which form of catalogue is dynamic and flexible?
Computerised
Computerized catalogues can be easily updated and accessed from multiple locations.
Who developed the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)?
Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine
UDC is widely used in libraries for organizing diverse subjects.
What does OPAC stand for?
Online Public Access Catalog
OPACs allow users to search library holdings via the internet.
Which catalog form is easy to prepare but hard to update?
Printed book catalogue
Printed catalogues can become outdated quickly and require significant effort to revise.
Which is NOT a physical form of a catalogue?
Virtual shelf list
Virtual shelf lists exist in digital formats and do not have a physical counterpart.
Which classification system uses only numbers?
Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
DDC is a popular system used to classify library materials numerically.
Which classification system uses both letters and numbers (mixed notation)?
Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
LCC is used primarily in academic libraries and divides subjects into categories using a mix of letters and numbers.
Which classification system was developed in Belgium?
Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
UDC is known for its flexibility in categorizing a wide range of topics.
What is the main objective of cataloguing and classification in libraries?
Organizing and retrieving information
The objective ensures that users can efficiently locate resources.
Which catalogue type lists resources by the person or group responsible?
Author catalogue
Author catalogues help users find works by specific authors.
Which catalogue type helps find a resource by topic?
Subject catalogue
Subject catalogues are beneficial for topic-based searches.
Which of the following is a benefit of computerized catalogues?
All of the above (Easy updates, multiple access, saves space)
Computerized catalogues enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
What term describes each unit record in a library catalogue?
Entry
Each entry represents a distinct item in the library’s collection.
Which classification uses mixed notation (letters and numbers)?
LCC
LCC effectively categorizes a variety of subjects using a combination of letters and numbers.
Who developed the Dewey Decimal Classification?
Melvil Dewey
Melvil Dewey’s system revolutionized library classification in the late 19th century.
Which class does ‘Philosophy’ fall under in DDC?
100
The 100 class in DDC encompasses philosophy and related disciplines.
Which physical catalogue form lacks flexibility the most?
Printed book
Printed catalogues are static and require manual updates to reflect changes.
