Derek Stalcup Competency Exam in Cataloging and Classification

Question 1

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One example of how technology has made a major difference in library operations is that card catalogs have morphed to

A) Internet cafes B) computers C) OPACs D) all of the above Question 2

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Before online library catalogs, traditional library catalogs provided access to individual journal articles as well as to books.

True False Question 3 1 / 1 point ARPANET (the forefather of the Internet) became operable in 1969. When was the first published appearance of the term "Internet"?

A) 1969 B) 1971 C) 1973 D) 1974 Question 4

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Library catalogs called OPACs ("online public access catalogs") were first limited to on-site searching. However, during the 1990s, OPACs moved to the World Wide Web.

True False Question 5 1 / 1 point Shared cataloging is a benefit of standardizing practice and fostering cooperation among libraries.

True False

Question 6 1 / 1 point One of the objectives of Cutter's statement of objects of the catalog is to enable a person to find a book of which the _________________ is known.

author title subject any of the above Question 7

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The FRBR (Functional Requirements of Bibliographic Records) lists four (4) functions of bibliographic control. Which of the functions allows the user to choose which version of a software program that he/she seeks?

A)

to find materials that correspond to a user's stated search criteria

B)

to identify an entity

C)

to select an entity appropriate to user needs

D)

to acquire or obtain access to the entity described

Question 8

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"Document surrogates" are brief descriptions of items in a collection. Another term for a document surrogate is a "bibliographic record."

True False Question 9 1 / 1 point An example of an "access point" is a/an

A) author B) title C) subject D) all of the above Question 10

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Authority work involves keeping subject and name lists up to date as well as dealing with new terms and names. The preferred topical terms list used by catalogers is the Library of Congress Subject Headings.

True

False Question 11 1 / 1 point The system by which surrogates are coded for computer manipulation is known as

A) metadata B) MARC C) Library of Congress Subject Headings D) none of the above Question 12

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"Resource description" is one of three (3) operations in bibliographic control. In order to describe library resources (i.e., books, films, CDs, etc.), catalogers use this standard:

A)

Dewey Decimal Classification

B)

Library of Congress Subject Headings

C)

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

D)

AACR (Anglo-American Cataloging Rules)

Question 13

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Catalogs that represent the holdings of more than one library or collection are sometimes called

consortiums interlibrary loans union catalogs card catalogs Question 14

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A library catalog in most cases has multiple access files. This means that an item may be searched/accessed by different "access points" (such as author, title, or subject).

True False Question 15 1 / 1 point The main entry (chief access point) is usually based on the author of an item.

True

False Question 16 1 / 1 point A disadvantage of card catalogs is that catalog cards are not easily updated without affecting other entries.

True False Question 17 1 / 1 point An integrated library system (ILS) consists of which library operations?

A) online catalog B) cataloging C) acquisitions D) circulation E) all of the above Question 18

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Catalogers often use a practice called "copy cataloging." To obtain these previously prepared bibliographic records, libraries may belong to shared-cataloging networks or consortia such as which of the following?

Library of Congress OCLC Smithsonian Institute all of the above Question 19

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"Original cataloging" may be defined as full cataloging of an item for which no cataloging copy exists.

True False Question 20 1 / 1 point The textbook provides four (4) cataloging procedures in preparing a bibliographic record: resource description, subject analysis, classification, and authority work. Which of the four deals with assigning call numbers?

A) resource description B) subject analysis

C) classification D) authority work Question 21

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Which of the four procedures uses the cataloging standards found in the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules?

A) resource description B) subject analysis C) classification D) authority work Question 22

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The lecture lists the three (3) functions of bibliographic tools as identifying, gathering, and evaluating. Which of the functions brings together related materials?

identifying gathering evaluating all of the above Question 23

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The book catalog is the oldest form of library catalog. However, it is still useful in small libraries for a list of a library's

A) videos B) music CDs C) books D) all of the above Question 24

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To which type of library catalog does the phrase "dropping of the cards" refer?

A) book catalog B) card catalog C) OPAC D) none of the above Question 25

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Although there are several possible physical formats for a library catalog, currently the _____________ is the most popular of all formats.

book catalog card catalog microform catalog online catalog Question 26

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An OPAC is always a web-based database.

True False Question 27 1 / 1 point Having no more than three subject headings and not capitalizing all words in a title are two of the results of having to use the clumsy typewriter for typing catalog cards. True False Question 28 1 / 1 point Which of the following electronic catalogs is not a union catalog?

MOBIUS Library of Congress Online Catalog SJLibrary.org California Libraries Catalog Question 29 1 / 1 point The fewer words used in a keyword search, the better the chances of finding the exact title. True False Question 30 1 / 1 point Librarians became unhappy with online catalogs in the early 2000s because they realized that Google and Amazon were getting better at meeting information needs.

True False Question 31 1 / 1 point What was the first "nextgen" library catalog?

WorldCatLocal Aquabrowser Endeca Encore Question 32

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"Next-generation" catalogs are developed as customized catalog interfaces. One of the features available in these catalogs is integration of social media functions similar to those used in Twitter and Facebook.

True False Question 33 1 / 1 point Open-source nextgen catalogs are also emerging. With open-source implementations, libraries may use these applications with no costs involved.

True False Question 34 1 / 1 point Characteristics of nextgen catalogs include:

broad keyword search experiences access to summaries and tables of contents utilization of social media functions all of the above Question 35

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In usability testing, users were appreciative of features that allowed them to search by keyword and then limit the results.

True False

Section 2

Question 1

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In the early 20th century, American librarians came to value standardization of cataloging practice. Before that awakening, cataloging was largely an individual activity for each library.

True False

Question 2 1 / 1 point Which of these individuals was responsible for this statement: "The convenience of the public is always to be set before the ease of the cataloger"?

A) Lubetzky B) Jewett C) Panizzi D) Cutter Question 3

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Whose ideas helped form a requirement for uniformity in the application of cataloging rules?

A) Lubetzky B) Jewett C) Panizzi D) Cutter Question 4

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Who insisted on a logical and rational approach to cataloging standards?

A) Lubetzky B) Jewett C) Panizzi D) Cutter Question 5

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Who envisioned a union catalog of all the holdings of all public libraries in the United States?

A) Lubetzky B) Jewett C) Panizzi D) Cutter Question 6

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One giant step forward toward international agreement on cataloging codes was the issuance of the "Paris Principles" in 1961.

True False Question 7 1 / 1 point In 1969 a new format for bibliographic description was devised to allow better exchange among countries. Called ISBD (International Standard Bibliographic Description), it met the objectives by

A)

converting materials into machine-readable format

B)

standardizing the order of bibliographic elements

C)

instituting special punctuation patterns

D)

B&C

E)

all of the above

Question 8

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In FRBR, Group 1 entities include the following: work, expression, manifestation, and item. Based on the text definitions of the entities, which entity would represent a soundtrack from a movie?

A) work B) expression C) manifestation D) item Question 9

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Simply explained, FRBR Group 2 entities relate to the _______ of works and Group 3 entities concern the _______ of works.

A) titles ; authors B) authors ; titles C) authors ; subjects D) subjects ; authors Question 10

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In the development of standards for resource description, which of the following is considered to be the first major cataloging code ever created?

A)

AA (American Library Assn., 1908)

B)

Vatican Code (American Library Assn., 1948)

C)

Jewett's Rules (Smithsonian, 1853)

D)

British Museum Cataloging Rules (B.M., rev. 1936)

Question 11

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Which of the following standards emphasized the need for the codifying of subject heading practice?

A)

AA Catalog Rules (1908)

B)

British Museum Cataloging Rules (rev. 1936)

C)

Jewett's Rules (1853)

D)

Vatican Code (1948)

Question 12

1 / 1 point

Lubetzky was very critical of the 1949 ALA Cataloging Rules. He cited unnecessarily long and confusing rules and a lack of logical arrangement and organization of the rules.

True False Question 13 1 / 1 point The AACR (Anglo-American Cataloging Rules) was first published in 1967. How many versions of the 2nd edition of AACR are noted in the text?

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 Question 14 1 / 1 point Initially called _______, the title for the new edition of AACR2 is now called _______.

A) AACR3 ; RDA B) Concise AACR2 ; RDA C) RDA ; AACR2R (2009) D) RDA ; AACR3 Question 15

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Metadata schemas are concerned with describing and organizing electronic resources.

True False Question 16 1 / 1 point Mortimer asserts that cataloging consists of

descriptive cataloging subject cataloging classification all of the above Question 17

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According to Mortimer, the Library of Congress is the world's largest cataloging network.

True False Question 18 1 / 1 point Discussing "access points," Mortimer notes that the main entry heading may be the first-named author or the title.

True False Question 19 1 / 1 point Punctuation in ISBDs is standardized. One way to identify a particular element is by the use of square brackets. What kind of information is included in [brackets]?

A)

omissions of information

B)

marking at the end of a field

C)

information received from outside the preferred sources of cataloging

D)

all of the above

Question 20

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In the three (3) levels of description, the choice of level required in a library is dependent on the AACR2 rules and the funding of the library.

True False Question 21 1 / 1 point

According to the lecture, what is the easiest choice of main entry?

A)

when only one person is responsible for the content of an item

B)

when more than one author, but not more than three, are responsible for the content of an item

C)

when a corporate body is responsible for the content of an item

D)

when an item is a compilation of essays, stories, recordings, etc.

Question 22

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When there are five (5) authors responsible for a work, list the first named author as the personal main entry.

True False Question 23 1 / 1 point When a book has an author and an illustrator (two different people), record the illustrator as an added entry.

True False Question 24 1 / 1 point The main tool(s) involved in subject access is/are

A) subject headings B) classification C) keywords D) all of the above Question 25

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Classification can be defined as

A)

identifying an item uniquely in a collection.

B)

dividing all human knowledge into ten classes.

C)

the arrangement of books or materials in groups or classes according to some standard.

D)

the choice of headings based on 'authorship.'

Question 26

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The cataloging rules that describe data according to an order of descriptive elements and the use of unique punctuations were established by the

A) DDC B) LC C) ISBD D) AACR Question 27 1 / 1 point Because original cataloging is time-consuming and very expensive, one solution has been to use copy cataloging. However, in order for copy cataloging to become an efficient and effective choice, catalogers must follow the rules laid out in the ____________.

A) Library of Congress Bibliofile B) Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules C) MARC 21 Coding D) Library Bureau Question 28

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What are some common mistakes that show up in copy cataloging records?

A) missing 300 fields B) inaccurate edition statements C) typographical errors D) all of the above Question 29

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Arlene Taylor suggests that procedures for copy cataloging should be in a written policy so that the instructions can be referred to on a continual basis, relieving a supervisor from having to repeatedly give detailed instructions.

True False

Question 1

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A MARC cataloging record (or bibliographic record) provides information that a computer can read and interpret. What type of information may be included in a bibliographic record?

A)

description (such as title, statement of responsibility, edition, etc.)

B)

main entry & added entries (authors, titles)

C)

subject headings (standard list of subject headings)

D)

classification or call numbers (location of item on shelf)

E)

all of the above

Question 2

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The Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (2nd ed., 2002) provide guidance on how to compose a bibliographic record. Which information is determined by AACR2 rules?

A) description B) main entry & added entries C) subject headings D) classification or call number E) A & B F) C & D Question 3

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Where is bibliographic information placed in a MARC bibliographic record?

A) signposts B) fields C) files D) all of the above Question 4

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Two reasons for using the MARC standard are that it prevents duplication of work and it allows libraries to better share bibliographic resources.

True False Question 5 1 / 1 point "Signposts" may be in text format or in MARC tag format.

True

False Question 6 1 / 1 point A MARC bibliographic record consists of a collection of fields. Within each field, information is recorded in

A) alphabetical order B) one or more subfields C) holdings format D) all of the above Question 7

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Each field is associated with a 3-digit number called a ―tag.‖ Which tag contains information about the edition of a book?

A) 010 B) 020 C) 250 D) 260 Question 8 1 / 1 point Which tag is used for topical subject headings?

A) 260 B) 300 C) 440 D) 650 Question 9 1 / 1 point Which tag is used for the date of publication?

A) 260 B) 245 C) 300 D) 440 Question 10 1 / 1 point In the MARC record, ____ of the tags are used over and over, and the other ____ are seen only occasionally or rarely.

A) 10% ; 90% B) 20% ; 80% C) 85% ; 15% D) 90% ; 10% Question 11

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Some tags have two character positions following the tag number. One or both of the character positions may be used for ―indicators.‖

True False Question 12 1 / 1 point As noted earlier, most fields are subdivided into ―subfields‖ which contain descriptive information about an item. Subfields are preceded by __________.

A) delimiters B) subfield codes C) indicators D) none of the above Question 13

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Examples of a _________ are an "at sign" (@), the dollar sign ($), the pipe sign (|), and the underline sign (_).

A) subfield code B) tag C) delimiter D) field Question 14

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Tags are divided by hundreds. What are the 9XX tags used for?

A) main entry B) notes C) locally-defined uses D) subject added entries Question 15

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Sharing cataloging information means that one cataloger creates a bibliographic record and then shares that bib record with other libraries. With the advent of the computer, librarians no longer had to constantly ―reinvent the wheel.‖

True False Question 16 1 / 1 point Mortimer notes that in a MARC record, the record structure consists of three main components: leader, directory, and variable fields. Which of the three provide(s) bibliographic information in a traditional catalog record to be viewed by library users?

A) leader B) directory C) variable fields D) all of the above Question 17

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In some tags, indicators provide additional information on how to process the data in a field. Who or what is on the receiving end of this information?

A) computers B) library users C) catalogers D) none of the above Question 18

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Regarding delimiters, Mortimer points out that most catalogs do not display the "$a" in the MARC record since it is the default coding for the beginning of a field.

True False Question 19 1 / 1 point On page 43 Mortimer illustrates how the 020 tag is formatted. Using that information and looking at the sample MARC record on page 41, answer the following question:Which subfield code in the 020 tag provides the cost of the item?

$a $c $z $6

Question 20 1 / 1 point Again referring to the 020 tag info on p. 43, what does the ―NR‖ mean for subfield code $c?

A)

there can be more than one price for an ISBN

B)

there can be only one price for an ISBN

C)

there can only be one ISBN

D)

none of the above

Question 21

1 / 1 point

Charles Ammi Cutter in 1869 said, "The condition of a librarian whose collection is uncataloged is indeed pitiable." What did he mean by that statement?

A)

that librarians are pitiful creatures

B)

that librarians have bad memories

C)

that librarians need to know what titles are in their collections and how to locate them

D)

that librarians should not purchase duplicate titles

Question 22

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Library catalogs contain descriptions of items in the collection. These descriptions include information such as

A) authors and titles B) publishing information C) where an item is located on the shelf D) all of the above Question 23

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All variable field tags are followed by two indicator positions. These may be blank or contain digits coded 0 9.

True False Question 24 1 / 1 point The (>) symbol indicates the beginning of a new field. It is called the

A) start-of-field mark (SOF) B) start-of-line mark (SOL) C) start-of-message mark (SOM) D) start-of-new-field mark (SONF)

Question 25

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All automated systems show MARC records exactly the same. There are no variations allowed.

True False Question 26 1 / 1 point The 245 field always ends in a period, even if other punctuation is present.

True False Question 27 1 / 1 point Which field/fields NEVER has/have ending punctuation?

A) 1XX B) 300 C) 440/490 D) 6XX Question 28

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If a 7XX field ends with an open date, always add a period as ending punctuation. Example: 700 1_ $a Smith, Frederick, $d 1977-

True False

Section 4

Question 1

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AACR2R is divided into two sections. Chapter 1 provides general bibliographic description for ________; chapters 2-12 provide rules for the description of ________.

A)

books, pamphlets, printed sheets ; non-book materials

B)

all types of materials ; specific types of materials

C)

books ; electronic resources

D)

non-book materials ; all types of materials

Question 2

1 / 1 point

ISBD(G) is incorporated into Chapter 1 of AACR2R as the general format for bibliographic description.

True False Question 3 1 / 1 point There is no special order of bibliographic description as specified by AACR2R.

True False Question 4 1 / 1 point To achieve consistency in the application of AACR2R rules between the libraries and the Library of Congress, catalogers consult the Library of Congress Rule Interpretations. There is a print version of LCRI, however, many libraries subscribe to an online system called ________ which includes the complete LCRI.

A) LCRI Online B) LC Subject Headings C) RDA Toolkit D) Cataloger’s Desktop Question 5

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Specifying the chief source of information helps to ensure __________ in bibliographic description.

A) pertinence B) consistency C) uniformity D) A & B E) B & C Question 6 For a book, the chief source of information is the

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A) binding B) CIP information C) title page and verso of title page D) dust jacket Question 7

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Using Table 3-2 (p. 69 of Chan), choose the chief source of information that is appropriate for a music CD:

A) disc and label B) reel and label C) label D) container and label Question 8

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The chief source of information for a feature film on DVD is the item itself and possibly its container. (Again use Table 3-2.)

True False Question 9 1 / 1 point Discussing punctuation, Chan states: "A prescribed punctuation mark precedes each element in the description and signifies the nature of that element.‖ (p. 77) As an example, the text notes that a semi-colon (;) precedes dimensions (e.g., size) in the physical description area (tag 300). Understanding the above statement, which of the following areas is incorrect?

A) 135 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. B) 135 p. ; 22 cm. C) 135 p. : ill. : 22 cm. D) none of the above Question 10

1 / 1 point

Another punctuation mark used in bib records is the colon (:). What is/are the element(s) preceded by a colon?

A)

name of a publisher or distributor

B)

illustrations

C)

terms of availability (i.e., cost/price of an item)

D)

all of the above

Question 11

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What punctuation mark is an indication that information has been taken from outside preferred sources?

A) square brackets B) parentheses C) three periods D) space - dot - space symbols Question 12

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In distinguishing between the first and second levels of description, look for more information in the second level. For example, you would find the following in the second level but not the first:

extent of item series title standard number all of the above Question 13

1 / 1 point

Mortimer notes that the first level of description could be used for materials in a/an

A) elementary school B) entire collection of a large public library C) research collection D) all of the above Question 14

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The second level of description is used by most libraries.

True False Question 15 1 / 1 point The AACR2 contains the five appendices in Part II. The appendix that provides the language information to ―omit the initial article‖ is in Appendix E.

True False Question 16 1 / 1 point In the technical reading of a resource, the cataloger makes an examination to determine the contents and how the item can be uniquely described.

True False Question 17 1 / 1 point The "best" information available to physically describe an item is the chief source of information.

True False Question 18 1 / 1 point The technical reading of an item may include

A) scanning the table of contents B) reading the preface and/or introduction C) noting the subjects in the index D) all of the above Question 19

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A library may not use more than one level of description for its different collections.

True False Question 20 1 / 1 point AACR2R rules state that academic libraries and large public libraries must employ level 2 bibliographic description.

True False Question 21 1 / 1 point The Cataloger's Desktop discusses the structure of the AACR2 noting that there is a mnemonic structure. This means that because rule 1.5 is concerned with the "physical description area," then to find the rule on "physical description area" for amotion picture (a specific type of material), you should look at rule _______.

A) 6.5

B) 7.5 C) 8.5 D) 9.5 Question 22 1 / 1 point As a rule of thumb, the cataloguer should follow the more specific rules applying to the item being catalogued, whenever they differ from the general rules.

True False Question 23 1 / 1 point The "Options and Omissions" section of AACR2 discusses levels of description. It is noted that when appropriate, add further information to the required set of data pertaining to any level.

True False Question 24 1 / 1 point In the General Rules section of Chapter 1 ("Sources of Information"), AACR2 notes that the source(s) of information for a bibliographic description of a resource is dependent on whether that resource is or is not be part of a larger resource. When a monograph consists of multiple parts, base the description on the

A)

first part or, lacking this, on the earliest available part.

B)

all parts.

C)

the last published part.

D)

none of the above

Question 25

1 / 1 point

Regarding inaccuracies in an area where transcription is required, how is a misspelled word or other inaccuracy handled?

A)

Transcribe an inaccuracy or a misspelled word as it appears in the item.

B)

Follow such an inaccuracy either by [sic] or by i.e. and the correction within square brackets.

C) Supply a missing letter or letters in square brackets. D) all of the above

Section 5

Question 1

1 / 1 point

In the AACR2R, Area 1 (MARC field 245) consists of the ―Title and Statement of Responsibility.‖ How is the title proper transcribed from the chief source of information?

A)

all words are capitalized

B)

exactly as to wording, order, and spelling, but not necessarily as to punctuation and capitalization

C)

without any articles (―a,‖ ―an,‖ ―the‖)

D)

all of the above

Question 2

1 / 1 point

Although the GMD (general material designation) is optional, most libraries use it for nonprint (non-book) materials but not for printed materials.

True False Question 3 1 / 1 point The title that is shown below is an example of a/an ___________________. Example: Allons danser = Let's dance

A) parallel title B) subtitle C) alternative title D) series title Question 4

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In a bib record, place the subtitle after the title proper (or GMD) and precede it with a space-semi-colonspace.

True False Question 5 1 / 1 point Although authors are the usual choice for the statement of responsibility, other possibilities may include

A) photographers B) artists C) corporate bodies D) all of the above Question 6

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The statement of responsibility names the person/persons or corporate body/bodies responsible for the item being described or for the performance of the content. No matter the number of persons/corporate bodies responsible, all are named in the statement of responsibility.

True False Question 7 1 / 1 point Considering Area 2 and the MARC field 250, which of the following is/are appropriate spellings, wordings, and abbreviations to place in an edition statement?

A) First edition B) 39th ed. C) 4th ed., revised and enlarged D) all of the above Question 8

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In Area 3, what types of materials are considered cartographic and described in the MARC field 255?

A) miniature scores B) serial publications C) maps D) all of the above Question 9

1 / 1 point

Area 4 (MARC field 260) deals with publishing information (i.e., place of publication, name of publisher, date of publication). If the city where the publisher is located has a distinctive name (such as ―Philadelphia‖ or "New York"), there is no need to add the state.

True False

Question 10 1 / 1 point How is an approximate (or guessed) date of publication recorded in the MARC field 260?

A) [i.e., 1989] B) c2003 C) [1972?] D) 1999-2001 Question 11

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Mortimer notes that the GMD is inserted after the title proper to indicate the type of material. What type(s) of materials arerequired by AACR2 to use a GMD?

A) books, printed materials B) non-book materials C) all materials D) none; GMDs are optional Question 12

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A new edition of a computer file is referred to as a new "version."

True False Question 13 1 / 1 point If a cataloger records the following in Area 2 (tag 250), what does it mean? 250 ## $a 4th rev. ed. / $b edited by Jake First and Tom Second.

A)

First and Second are the editors of all editions.

B)

First and Second are the editors of the 4th revised edition only.

C)

First and Second are the editors of only the original edition.

D)

none of the above

Question 14 In Area 3 (Material Specific Details), this/these type(s) of information is/are detailed:

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A)

mathematical data for cartographic materials

B)

physical presentation of music

C)

file characteristics of computer files

D)

numeric and/or alphabetic, chronological, etc., designations for serials

E)

all of the above

Question 15

1 / 1 point

Area 4 (tag 260) provides information on publication and distribution of an item. The order in which the information is presented in the field is the following: publisher name, place of publication, date of publication.

True False Question 16 1 / 1 point The copyright date of an item is usually the same as its publication date.

True False Question 17 1 / 1 point In a bib record, there can be only one 1XX tag and one 245 tag. However, there can be several 7XX tags.

True False Question 18 0 / 1 point Which of the following 245 fields represents a title main entry?

A)

245 14 $a The grass is greener …

B)

245 00 $a Much ado about nothing $h [videorecording] …

C)

245 10 $a Sightseeing in Austria …

D)

none of the above

Question 19

1 / 1 point

To distinguish between editions and printings, consider the wording on the item. Editions may be labelled

A) 'revised and enlarged' B) 'abridged' C) 'third edition' D) all of the above Question 20

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Maps and globes are described by scale in the MARC field 255. If there is no information about scale on the item, do not use a 255 tag.

True False Question 21 1 / 1 point What does the following 260 tag report? 260 __ $a [S.l.] : $b [s.n.], $c [1999?]

A)

no place of publication is named

B)

no place of publication is named; no publisher is named

C)

no place of publication is named; no publisher is named; no date was found

no place of publication is named; no publisher is named; no date was found but the date was guessed Question 22 1 / 1 point D)

In the Cataloger's Desktop, the "Title and Statement of Responsibility" area has specific punctuation rules. Which of the following is/are relevant to this area?

A)

Enclose the general material designation in square brackets.

B)

Precede each parallel title by an equals sign.

C)

Precede the first statement of responsibility by a diagonal slash.

D)

A&B

E)

all of the above

Question 23

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When recording the title proper in the "Title and Statement of Responsibility," a cataloger may abridge a long title proper only if this can be done without loss of essential information. Part of the rule states: Never omit any of the first ________ of the title proper.

A) four words B) five letters C) five words D) six words Question 24

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There are specific terms presented in AACR2 to be used as GMDs. From which list does the United States use terms?

A) list 1 B) list 2 C) list 3 D) list 4 Question 25 1 / 1 point Transcribe the edition statement (Area 2) as found on the item and use abbreviations as instructed in AACR2 appendix B.

True False Question 26 1 / 1 point AACR2 discusses microforms in Area 3 (Material Specific Details). If you wanted more information on this type of material, which chapter of AACR2 would you consult?

A) chapter 3 B) chapter 5 C) chapter 11 D) chapter 12 Question 27

1 / 1 point

As with Area 1 (Title and Statement of Responsibility), provide publication information taken from the chief source of information or from any other source prescribed. Unlike Area 1, in Area 4 do not enclose in square brackets information supplied from a source other than those prescribed.

True False

Section 6

Question 1

1 / 1 point

Area 5 deals with the physical description of an item and is presented in MARC field 300. Which elements are contained in Area 5?

A) extent of item B) other physical details C) dimension D) accompanying material E) all of the above Question 2

1 / 1 point

The first subfield ($a) in the 300 field is the "extent of item." What is an example of the information that may be included in this subfield?

number of pages or leaves in a book number of volumes in a set of books number of videodiscs in a DVD package number of flashcards in a set all of the above Question 3

1 / 1 point

The extent of item for all materials consists of the number of physical units and parts followed by the "specific material designation." Which of the following is an example of a specific material designation?

globe sound disc postcard game all of the above Question 4

1 / 1 point

The second subfield of the 300 field ($b) deals with "other physical details." In the description for a book you may see:

playing speed production method map

all of the above Question 5

1 / 1 point

―Other physical details‖ in three-dimensional artefacts and realia may include:

A) sd. (for sound) B) material (marble, glass, wood, etc.) C) file types (digital, PDF file, etc.) D) all of the above Question 6

1 / 1 point

Subfield c ($c) of the 300 tag contains the dimensions of the item. In the case of books and other printed materials, the size is measured by centimeters

True False Question 7 1 / 1 point For dimensions of a sound recording (music CD) and a videorecording (DVD movie), the items are measured by the diameter of the disc in inches.

True False Question 8 1 / 1 point On pages 102-103 in Chan, she provides examples of physical description. Under ―Graphic materials‖ is a physical description of a study print that is in color and that measures 34 cm. by 47 cm. What does the ―+ 1 teacher’s manual‖ indicate?

A) accompanying material B) added physical details C) added dimensions D) all of the above Question 9

1 / 1 point

In discussing ―Multimedia items,‖ Chan notes that in the case of ―an item consisting of two or more components belonging to two or more distinct material types,‖ the predominant component should be listed in the _____________ and the subsidiary component is given as _________________. HINT: Study the example of the filmstrip for clarification.

A)

accompanying material ; extent of item

B)

dimensions ; extent of item

C)

added physical details ; accompanying material

D)

extent of item ; accompanying material

Question 10

1 / 1 point

If an item has no predominant component and uses a collective title, that item is described as a ―kit.‖ The GMD for this ―kit‖ may be termed as [kit] or [multimedia].

True False Question 11 1 / 1 point Area 6 is concerned with the Series area. Which elements may be included in the 4XX MARC field for series?

A) title proper of series B) ISSN of series C) numbering within series D) all of the above Question 12

1 / 1 point

Using the examples on p. 105, which of the elements is represented in this series entry? (Publications in mediaeval studies ; 29)

A) title proper of series B) ISSN of series C) numbering within series D) A & B E) A & C Question 13

1 / 1 point

Notes are included in Area 7 and are represented by the MARC 5XX family of fields. Where can catalogers access this descriptive information that may supplement or clarify information given in other areas?

A) chief source of information B) any suitable source

C) back cover of book D) publisher’s information Question 14

1 / 1 point

If a cataloger wanted to include in a note the English title of an item that was published in German, which of the notes rules would he/she apply?

A)

source of title proper (rule *.7B3)

B)

nature, scope, or artistic form (rule *.7B1)

C)

variations in title (rule *.7B4)

language of the item and/or translation or adaptation (rule *.7B2) Question 15 1 / 1 point D)

Although physical description is included in Area 5 (MARC field 300), this information may be clarified in the notes area. Which type(s) of information may be included in the 5XX notes fields?

A) duration of a sound recording B) map folded and included in pocket C) accompanying materials D) all of the above Question 16

1 / 1 point

The numbers in Area 8 are internationally agreed standard numbers. These are ISBNs which reflect ______ numbers and ISSNs which reflect _____ numbers.

A) nonbook ; book B) serial ; book C) book ; serial D) book ; nonbook Question 17

1 / 1 point

The "terms of availability" is an optional addition to information in the standard numbers area. An example would be the price of an item.

True False Question 18 1 / 1 point An example of the ―qualification rule‖ shows an ISBN for a set of books. The ISBN for a multi-volume set will be the same as the ISBN for each of the separate volumes.

True False Question 19 1 / 1 point Mortimer contends that information about the physical description of a nonbook item can be taken from anywhere.

True False Question 20 1 / 1 point Each title in a series always has its own unique series number and its individual ISBN.

True False Question 21 1 / 1 point Mortimer notes that a monograph in a series may have an ISBN or an ISSN, but not both numbers.

True False Question 22 1 / 1 point Notes should be brief, clear and understandable.

True False Question 23 1 / 1 point When the item has more than one ISBN, a cataloger should input the ISBN that relates to the item being described. Optionally, more ISBNs may be transcribed if they are qualified.

True False Question 24 1 / 1 point Subfield c of field 300 ($c) is concerned with the dimensions of an item. One way that this description is important to the patron is to help find the item on the shelf.

True False Question 25 1 / 1 point Accompanying materials may be described in which subfield of the 300 tag?

$a $b $c $e Question 26 1 / 1 point Regarding the ―extent‖ of the item, if there are no page numbers in a children's picture book, one option is to record the number of volumes and note that it is unpaged.

True False Question 27 1 / 1 point The series title is recorded as it is found on the title page or other source of information except that the initial articles (a, an, andthe) may be dropped before entering the title in the bib record.

True False Question 28 1 / 1 point Catalogers use the 505 tag to record the titles of short stories in a collection.

A) True B) False Question 29 1 / 1 point If a motion picture received an Academy Award for its director, that information would be recorded in tag 508.

True False Question 30 1 / 1 point In what tag are the cast members of a motion picture recorded?

508 511 518 520 Question 31 1 / 1 point Summary notes are rarely given for nonbook materials.

True False Question 32 1 / 1 point Which tag would a school librarian use to record that a title is part of the Accelerated Reader program?

A) 505 B) 511 C) 521 D) 526 Question 33 1 / 1 point ISBNs are unique identifiers assigned to each edition of a book (and book-like products). They allow one to distinguish between a hardback and a paperback edition of a title.

True False Question 34 1 / 1 point Unlike books and book-like products, music and videos (products primarily for entertainment) are usually assigned a number called a UPC (Universal Product Code) or an EAN, not an ISBN.

True False Question 35 1 / 1 point The reason why ISBN-13 digit numbers are being assigned is because in the near-future ISBN-10 digit numbers will run out. A thirteen-digit number is being assigned instead of an 11-digit number so that

A) enough numbers will be available for the next 50 years. B) more 020 fields may be used in MARC records. C)

the number can become part of a larger system of identifiers called EAN.

D) all of the above

Section 7 – A

Question 1

1 / 1 point

Although a ―keyword‖ may be called an access point, Chan focuses on ―descriptive access points‖ that are based on information in bibliographic descriptions. What type(s) of bibliographic access points are available in a catalog?

A) names of persons B) names of corporate bodies C) titles D) series E) all of the above Question 2

1 / 1 point

When Cutter wrote about ―objects‖ in a catalog, he was referring to bibliographic access points. Which access point(s) did he suggest to ―enable a person to find a book of which either a. the author [or] title is known‖?

authors titles keywords A&B all of the above Question 3

1 / 1 point

In AACR2R the ―primary access point‖ is the main entry. Usually this is the author of the work, but it may also be based on the title or the corporate body responsible for the work.

True False Question 4 1 / 1 point In the days of card catalogs, the main entry card contained all the needed information on one card with other cards -- added entry cards -- including only brief descriptions.

True False Question 5 1 / 1 point According to Chan, who may be considered the ―author‖ of a work?

A) writer of a book

B) compiler or editor C) composer of a musical work D) corporate body E) all of the above Question 6

1 / 1 point

Since 1978, when AACR2 redefined rules to prescribe entries for corporate bodies, the number of corporate author entries has vastly increased.

True False Question 7 1 / 1 point In 1975 AACR changed the rules for editors and compilers as authors. From that year forward, editors and compilers were given main entry status.

True False Question 8 1 / 1 point The main entry of a work is always as personal name entry, a corporate name entry, or a title entry. Which MARC field is designated for personal name main entry?

A) 1XX B) 100 C) 110 D) 245 Question 9 1 / 1 point In works of shared responsibility between two or three authors, the first named author is the___________ .

A) main entry B) added entry C) corporate entry D) personal name entry Question 10

1 / 1 point

If a fairy tale for children has been adapted in a different literary form, the main entry is the adapter.

True

False Question 11 1 / 1 point If an author and an illustrator equally collaborate on a work, the main entry is under the first named.

True False Question 12 1 / 1 point Although a work is revised and the original author is no longer considered responsible for the work, the main entry remains under the original author, not the reviser.

True False Question 13 1 / 1 point A report of a committee is given a main entry under the corporate heading for the committee, not under the title of the report.

True False Question 14 1 / 1 point A country and western musical group is an example of a corporate body as the main entry for a music CD.

True False Question 15 1 / 1 point Title main entries are required if the personal authorship is unknown, uncertain, or diffuse. Which of the following is an example of a title main entry?

A)

collection of poems by anonymous authors

B)

collection of essays produced under editorial direction with collective title

C)

accepted sacred scripture

D)

all of the above

Question 16 If there are four or more authors, choose the first named author as the main entry

1 / 1 point

True False Question 17 1 / 1 point If the title of a magazine or journal changes, how does a cataloger handle this?

A)

discard previous title main entry record and replace with new title main entry record

B)

provide a separate main entry for each title in a separate record

C)

make a note of the change on the previous main entry record and provide an added entry for the new title

D)

leave the decision to the serials librarian

Question 18

1 / 1 point

Added entries provide additional bibliographic access points for those not chosen as main entry. These added entries may be personal or corporate name headings as well as _____________.

A) titles B) series C) name-title headings D) all of the above Question 19

1 / 1 point

Personal name added entries may be made for

A) editors and compilers B) corporate bodies C) titles D) series E) all of the above Question 20

1 / 1 point

Mortimer states that there is a limited number of added entries that can be made in a catalog.

True False Question 21 1 / 1 point

The difference in authorship between ―shared responsibility‖ and ―mixed responsibility‖ is that in the earlier the authors are performing the same function and in the latter they are performing different functions.

True False Question 22 1 / 1 point The main entry for a musical work that has been rewritten (arranged) for a different medium is under the name of the arranger.

A) True B) False Question 23 1 / 1 point Mortimer discusses ―Illustrated Texts‖ of works involving an author and an illustrator. In the examples on p. 124, the title Marsshows an equal collaboration between an author and an illustrator. In this case, which is the main entry?

A) title B) Arthur Boyd C) Peter Porter D) Boyd and Porter Question 24

1 / 1 point

A book may have the same title with a new edition; another may have a new title with a new edition. In either case, a new record is always created with a new edition.

A) True B) False Question 25 1 / 1 point Originally, in the printed catalog, one access point was chosen as the main entry so that all information could be found at one place.

A) True B) False Question 26 1 / 1 point For any one item there is one _________ and the other entries become _________.

A) added entry ; main entries B) main entry ; added entries

C) unit card ; MARC records D) heading ; added headings Question 27

1 / 1 point

The controversy over main entries has continued for many years. Those against a primary main entry argue that in ____________ , all access points are equally accessible.

A) printed bibliographies B) card catalogs C) book catalogs D) online catalogs Question 28

1 / 1 point

The most important heading for an item being cataloged is its main entry. It is crucial to note that there is only one main entry and all other headings are added entries.

True False Question 29 1 / 1 point The easiest choice of main entry occurs when

A)

there are no joint authors responsible for the content of an item.

B)

corporate authors are responsible for the content of an item.

C)

only one person is responsible for the content of an item.

only two authors are responsible for the content of an item. Question 30 1 / 1 point D)

When there are from one to three persons responsible for creating a work, the first named author is chosen as the main entry.

True False Question 31 1 / 1 point A title main entry is chosen when there is no person or corporate body principally responsible for the creation of the item

A) True B) False Question 32 1 / 1 point A cataloger may make an added entry as long as the name or title to be added is included in the bibliographic record. In which part of the record would you usually find this information?

A) statement of responsibility B) notes area C) physical description field D) A & B E) B & C Question 33

1 / 1 point

Which of the following cannot be an added entry?

A) performers B) variant titles C) series titles D) LC control number

Question 1

1 / 1 point

RDA has been developed by JSC (Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA). Which countries are represented on JSC?

A) Canada B) Australia C) United States D) Britain E) all of the above Question 2

1 / 1 point

RDA supports "clustering" of bibliographic records. Some of the results from clustering are

A)

to show relationships between works and their creators.

B)

to make users more aware of a work's different editions,

translations, or physical formats. C)

to provide dates due on similar titles.

D)

A&B

E)

all of the above

Question 3

1 / 1 point

RDA focuses on the information needed to *describe* a resource, not how to *display* that information. What this means to catalogers is that they can continue to use MARC 21.

A) True B) False Question 4

1 / 1 point

When the revision for AACR was being discussed in 2005, the Joint Steering Committee for the Revision of AACR (JSC) and the Committee of Principals (CoP) decided that the new standard -- ―RDA - Resource Description and Access‖ – be designed to provide guidelines for cataloging in the digital environment.

True False Question 5 1 / 1 point FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) provides the conceptual foundation for RDA. What are the FRBR ―user tasks‖?

A)

Work, Expression, Manifestation, Item

B)

FRAD (Functional Requirements for Authority Data)

C)

Find, Identify, Select, Obtain

D)

all of the above

Question 6

0 / 1 point

How does RDA deal with the concept of ―main entry‖?

The concept of ―main entry‖ as used in a card catalogue is no A) longer applicable in online catalogues, and this term will not be used in RDA. B)

The concept of ―main entry‖ as used in a card catalogue will continue to be used in RDA.

C)

A ―preferred access point‖ will be chosen for a work or expression in order to create bibliographic citations.

D) A & C E) B & C Information Questions 7–10: A patron view of a sample bibliographic record is presented below. Each of the questions 7–10 will ask you to compare the elements of the sample bib record in relationship to the bibliographic entities of ―work‖, ―expression‖, ―manifestation‖, and ―item.‖ I.

Personal Name:

Lee, Harper

Main Title:

To kill a mockingbird

Publisher/Date:

HarperLuxe, 2008

Physical Desc:

457 p. ; 24 cm.

Edition:

Large print ed.

III.

Language:

Spanish

IV.

Call Number:

PS3562.E353 T64 2008

II.

Holdings:

2 copies – Main City Branch

Question 7

1 / 1 point

(Question 7) Which of the bibliographic entities relates to the bib elements of name and title (I.)?

A) Work B) Expression C) Manifestation D) Item Question 8 (Question 8)

1 / 1 point

Which of the bibliographic entities relates to the bib elements of publisher, description, and edition (II.)?

A) Work B) Expression C) Manifestation D) Item Question 9

1 / 1 point

(Question 9) Which of the bibliographic entities relates to the bib element of language (III.)?

A) Work B) Expression C) Manifestation D) Item Question 10

1 / 1 point

(Question 10) Which of the bibliographic entities relates to the bib elements of call number & holdings (IV.)?

A) Work B) Expression C) Manifestation D) Item Question 11

1 / 1 point

Although RDA provides guidelines on cataloging digital resources, RDA is no different in structure from AACR2.

True False Question 12 1 / 1 point The vocabulary for RDA is somewhat different from AACR2. Of the following equations, which is the incorrect correlation? NOTE: AACR2 term on left; RDA term on right

A)

author, composer, etc. = main entry

B)

see reference = variant access point

C)

physical description = carrier description

D)

added entry = access point

Question 13

1 / 1 point

One of the changes from AACR2 to RDA involves the ―Rule of Three‖ relating to authors. In AACR2, if there are more than three authors, only the first author is transcribed in the statement of responsibility. In RDA, how many authors are allowed to be transcribed?

A) one B) five C) ten D) all authors

Question 1

2 / 2 points

How many bibliographic records with the title The Medium is the Massage by Marshall McLuhan (and others) do you find in the Library of Congress Online Catalog? Search using the ―Quick Search‖ or the ―Keyword (match all words)‖ with this search phrase: ―mcluhan medium massage‖ (without the quotation marks). **** HINT 1: Do not include the initial article ―the‖ in the search. **** HINT 2: Pay close attention to the spelling of this title.

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 Question 2 2 / 2 points Using the results list from the previous search, how many sound recordings did you find with the title, The Medium is the Massage?

A) 1 B) 2

C) 3 D) 4 Question 3 2 / 2 points Let’s try a new search in the LC catalog. Search for ―medium is the massage‖ with the ―Title Begins With (omit initial article)‖ search. Of the six results found, how many motion picture bib records did you retrieve?

A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3 Question 4 2 / 2 points Using the results list from the previous search, which publishing date refers to a new printing of the book?

A) 1967 B) 1970 C) 1996 D) none of the above Question 5

2 / 2 points

Let’s try another new search in the LC catalog using a misspelled word in this keyword search: ―mcluhan medium message‖ How many total hits are retrieved? And, how many of those hits are for the ―full title‖ of The Medium is the Massage?

Question 1

A)

4 ; 2

B)

5 ; 1

C)

7 ; 0

D)

7 ; 1 2 / 2 points

In the Library of Congress Online Catalog, what is the total number of bibliographic records found when searching for the titleCataloging and Classification? HINT 1: Choose Basic Search and search by ―Title Begins With (omit initial article)‖

HINT 2: Remember to limit your counting to the results list.

A) 17 B) 18 C) 19 D) 20 Question 2 2 / 2 points How many bibliographic records with the title Cataloging and Classification by Lois Mai Chan did you find in the Library of Congress Online Catalog? HINT: Using the results list from question #1, limit your counting of records in the Main Author, Creator, etc. area of the search results. Select "Main Author/Creator" from the drop down box -- "Sort by"-- on the upper left side of the results list. Then count how many times ―Lois Mai Chan‖ is the main author/creator.

A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 10 Question 3 2 / 2 points Let's try a new search in the LC catalog: Again choose the Basic Search and use the *specific* title of Cataloging and Classification: An Introduction -- again search by ―Title Begins With (omit initial article)‖ How many bib records do you find with this *specific* title search?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Question 4 2 / 2 points Now let's search for our title in the MaineCat online catalog: How many bibliographic records with the title Cataloging and Classification did you find in the MaineCat online catalog? Search for the title by clicking on the search drop down box for ―Title.‖

HINT: The initial results page provides twelve (12) title entries found. Click on the link for the *specific* title of Cataloging and Classification: An Introduction. Then, on that title results list, choose the correct number from the titles on the list.

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Question 5 2 / 2 points Let's try an alternate search in the MaineCat catalog: For this *new* search, select ―Word‖ from the search drop down box at the top of the results page and include "Chan" as well as the title Cataloging and Classification. Again, use the information from the results list. What is the total number of hits that you received from this keyword search by author and title?

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 Question 6 2 / 2 points In the previous question, if there are any titles that do not seem relevant, click into the bib records for each of them. Why do you believe that those bib records were results from your search?

A)

MaineCat is off-kilter. The record(s) has/have no relation to the search.

B)

Because "Chan" is mentioned in the bib record(s), the title(s) came up in the results.

C)

Because "Chan" and "cataloging" and "classification" are keywords in the bib record(s), the title(s) came up in the results.

D) none of the above Question 1

2 / 2 points

Look over the fields for the bib record for the book The Amphibians of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Which of the following fields has incorrect ending punctuation?

A)

245 14 The amphibians of Great Smoky Mountains National Park / |c C. Kenneth Dodd Jr. ; illustrations by Jacqualine Grant.

B)

260 __ c2004.

Knoxville : |b University of Tennessee Press, |c

C)

300 __

xvii, 283 p. : |b ill. (some col.) ; |c 24 cm

D)

504 __

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Question 2

2 / 2 points

A part of the series entitled Cool World Cooking, this children’s book provides recipes and cooking information about Italian dishes. Examine the following fields for ending punctuation and choose the correct field(s).

A)

245 10 Cool Italian cooking : |b fun and tasty recipes for kids / |c Lisa Wagner

B)

300 __

32 p. : |b col. ill. ; |c 20 cm.

C)

490 0_

Cool world cooking

D)

A&B

E)

B&C

Question 3

2 / 2 points

This book on CD, a collection of 22 folktales compiled by Nelson Mandela, is narrated and/or read by several authors and storytellers. Again looking for ending punctuation, which of the following fields is incorrect?

A)

245 00 Nelson Mandela's favorite African folktales |h [sound recording].

B)

246 30

C)

500 __ "An audiobook benefiting children in South Africa orphance and impacted by HIV/AIDS"--Container.

D)

500 __

Question 4

Favorite African folktales.

Compact discs (discs 1-2). 2 / 2 points

The title Moneyballwas published as a book and released as a motion picture based on the book in 2011. Examining these fields in the bib record for the 2012 DVD of the movie, choose which following field(s) is/are correct based onending punctuation:

A) 246 3_ B)

Money ball

260 __ Culver City, CA : |b Columbia Pictures Industries : |b Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, |c [2012]

C) 300 __

1 videodisc (133 min.) : |b sd., col. ; |c 4 3/4 in.

D) all of the above

Question 1

2 / 2 points

A 245 tag has the following information: 245 10 |a Christmas in Big City / |c by J-P Chanda ; illustrated by Gregg Schigiel. Find the bib record and answer the question: In which tag would you find the personal name of J-P Chanda?

A) 100 1 B) 100 1 and 700 1 C) 700 1 D) 710 2 Question 2

2 / 2 points

A 245 tag contains the following information: 245 10 |a Governing states and localities / |c Kevin B. Smith, Alan Greenblatt, Michele Mariani. Find the bib record of the title published in 2007 and answer this question: Which of the above authors would be in the 100 1 tag?

A) Kevin B. Smith B) Alan Greenblatt C) Michele Mariani D) none of the above Question 3

2 / 2 points

A 245 tag has the following information: 245 00 |a UFOs / |c Jamuna Carroll, book editor. Find the bib record and answer this question: Which tag contains the personal name of Jamuna Carroll?

A) 100 1 B) 600 1

C) 100 1 and 700 1 D) 700 1 Question 4

2 / 2 points

Find a bib record for the title Max and Maddy and the Bursting Balloons Mystery. It was written by Alexander McCall Smith and published in 2007. How does LC record the edition of this book?

A) 1st American edition B) 1st ed. C) 1st U.S. ed D) [Book club ed.] Question 5

0 / 2 points

Find the bib record for a music compact disc entitled Solstice. It was recorded by the Mill City Trio in 2006. In Area 4 of the bib record, why is information shown in brackets?

A)

The cataloger could not verify the name of the publisher.

B)

The cataloger could not find the location of the publisher on the chief source of information.

C)

The cataloger could not find the date of publication on the chief source of information.

The cataloger could not find the location of the publisher or date of publication on the chief source of information. Question 6 2 / 2 points D)

The corporate author Replogle Globes made available in [1993?] a globe with the title Replogle Lunar Globe. Find the MARC bib record in the LC Online Catalog and answer the question: Which tag provides the Area 3 material specific details in this cartographic item?

A)

050 00

|a G3167.M6 1993 |b .R4

B)

255 __

|a Scale [1:11,404,800]. 180 mi. per in.

C)

300 __ |a 1 globe : |b col., plastic coated paper gores over plastic core, mounted on plastic base ; |c 31 cm. in diam.

D)

500 __

|a Relief shown by shading.

Question 1

2 / 2 points

In the title Snowflake Bentley which tag corresponds to Area 5, Physical Description?

A)

100 1_

|a Martin, Jacqueline Briggs.

B)

245 10 |a Snowflake Bentley / |c Jacqueline Briggs Martin ; illustrated by Mary Azarian.

C)

260 __

|a Boston : |b Houghton Mifflin, |c 1998.

D)

300 __

|a 1 v. (unpaged) : |b col. ill. ; |c 26 x 27 cm.

Question 2

2 / 2 points

In the title Snowflake Bentley which tag corresponds to Area 8, Standard Numbers?

A)

020 __

|a 0395861624

B)

050 00

|a QC858.B46 |b M37 1998

C)

082 00

|a 551.57/841/092 |a B |2 21

D)

all of the above

Question 3

2 / 2 points

In the title J.K. Rowling s Harry Potter Novels (2001) which tag corresponds to Area 7, Notes?

A)

300 __

|a 96 p. ; |c 19 cm.

B)

440 _0

|a Continuum contemporaries

C)

504 __ 96).

|a Includes bibliographical references (p. [86]-

D)

600 10

|a Rowling, J. K. |x Characters |x Harry Potter.

Question 4

2 / 2 points

In the title J.K. Rowling s Harry Potter Novels, which tag corresponds to Area 6, Series Statement?

A)

300 __

|a 96 p. ; |c 19 cm.

B)

440 _0

|a Continuum contemporaries

C)

504 __ 96).

|a Includes bibliographical references (p. [86]-

D)

none of the above

Question 5

2 / 2 points

In the book Paint Realistic Animals in Acrylic with Lee Hammond (2007), which area records that exotic animals are included in the book?

A) Area 5, Physical Description B) Area 6, Series Statement C) Area 7, Notes D) all of the above Question 6

2 / 2 points

In the book Paint Realistic Animals in Acrylic with Lee Hammond, which area tells you that most of the illustrations are in color?

A) Area 5, Physical Description B) Area 6, Series Statement C) Area 7, Notes D) Area 8, Standard Numbers Referring to Item 1 on the fake title pages document, choose which main entry is correct. Note that I have included the MARC tags in the answers.

A)

245 10 $a Divine design / $c written by Alicia Heavenly ; ill. by Fred Artiste.

B)

100 1_

$a Heavenly, Alicia.

C)

700 1_

$a Artiste, Fred.

D)

100 1_

$a Heavenly, Alicia; and, Artiste, Fred.

Question 2

0 / 2 points

Item 2 on the title pages document displays a short stories collection. Which is the correct main entry?

A)

245 00 $a Kittens are people too : $b short stories / $c comp. by Jack Sprat and Mary Lean.

B)

100 1_

$a Sprat, Jack.

C)

700 1_

$a Lean, Mary.

D)

100 1_

$a Sprat, Jack; and, Lean, Mary.

Question 3

2 / 2 points

In Question 2 above, which is the correct added entry?

A)

245 00 $a Kittens are people too : $b short stories / #c comp. by Jack Sprat and Mary Lean.

B)

100 1_

$a Sprat, Jack.

C)

700 1_

$a Lean, Mary.

D)

700 1_

$a Sprat, Jack; and, Lean, Mary.

Question 4

2 / 2 points

Item 3 on the title pages document provides an example of a novelization. Which is the correct main entry?

A)

245 10 $a Sleepless in Seattle : $b a novelization of the movie / $c created by David Hiccup.

B)

100 1_

$a Hiccup, David.

C)

700 1_

$a Sleepless in Seattle (Motion picture)

D)

700 1_

$a Hiccup, David.

Question 5

2 / 2 points

In the title Have Fun Cataloging with the MARC Format! which is the correct main entry?

A)

245 00 $a Have fun cataloging with the MARC format! / $c by Allen Hebert . . . [et al.]

B)

100 1_

$ Hebert, Allen.

C)

100 1_

$a Hebert, Allen; et al.

D)

700 1_

$a Hebert, Allen.

Question 6

2 / 2 points

In the Have Fun Cataloging with the MARC Format! title page, which is the correct added entry?

A)

245 00 $a Have fun cataloging with the MARC format! / $c by Allen Hebert . . . [et al.]

B)

100 1_

$a Hebert, Allen.

C)

700 1_

$a Hebert, Allen; et al.

D)

700 1_

$a Hebert, Allen.

Question 7

2 / 2 points

Item 5 is a history of the IBM Corporation. Which is the correct main entry?

A)

Question 1

245 10 $a Big blue : $b a historical perspective / $c by the IBM Corporation.

B) 110 2_

$a International Business Machines Corporation.

C) 710 2_

$a International Business Machines Corporation.

D) 710 2_

$a Big Blue. 2 / 2 points

Locate the Introduction to RDA under the RDA tab on the left side of the homepage. Go to 0.2 "Relationship to Other Standards for Resource Description and Access." In paragraph 0.2 there is a recognition of the that RDA is compatible with other standards. Which standard(s) of the following is RDA compatible with?

A) MARC 21 B) Dublin Core C) ISBD D) all of the above Question 2

2 / 2 points

Again in the Introduction to RDA, find the "Objectives and Principles Governing R...D...A..." There are four (4) objectives set out as guidance for the development of RDA. Which of the objectives would allow for the acquisition of a resource through purchase, loan, etc.?

A) Responsiveness to User Needs B) Cost Efficiency C) Flexibility D) Continuity Question 3

2 / 2 points

In the Glossary for the RDA, the definition of "Identifier for the Manifestation" reads as follows: "A character string associated with a manifestation that serves to differentiate that manifestation from other manifestations." Using the RDA Mappings (section under Tools), choose which MARC 21 field/subfield name matches this RDA element.

A)

Language of work

B)

Main entry—Meeting name

C)

International Standard Book Number

D)

Uniform title

Question 4

2 / 2 points

Using the RDA Mappings, decide if this statement is true or false: The RDA element "Creator" (19.2) corresponds to the MARC 21 field name "Main entry—Personal name."

True False Question 5 2 / 2 points One consequence in the implementation of RDA is the removal of the GMD -- $h [xxx] -- in the 245 tag. In RDA, which new field(s) will supply descriptive information on non-book materials?

A) 336 field B) 337 field C) 338 field D) all of the above Question 6

2 / 2 points

The 518 field in MARC provides information on the date and location of an event (e.g., when and where a rock concert was recorded). What is the RDA element that describes the location of an event and what is the RDA rule number?

A) Date of capture ; 7.11.3 B) Place of capture ; 7.11.2 C) Location of capture ; 7.11 D) Place of event ; 7.11.2 Question 1

2 / 2 points

What is the authorized form of the name for the band called The Ghost? They are a musical group out of the Chicago area.

A) The Ghost B) Ghost (Musical group) C) Ghost (Musical group : Chicago) D) Chicago Ghost Band Question 2

0 / 2 points

Which name(s) is/are authorized for Prince Harry of England?

A)

Henry Charles Albert David, |c Prince, grandson of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, |d 1984-

B)

Harry, |c Prince, grandson of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, |d 1984-

C)

Henry, |c Prince, grandson of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, |d 1984-

D)

all of the above

Question 3

2 / 2 points

What is the authorized form of the name for the Texas entertainer born Jape Richardson?

A)

Richardson, Jape, |d 1930-1959

B)

Big Bopper, |d 1930-1959

C)

Bopper, Big, |d 1930-1959

D)

Richardson, J. P. |q (Jiles Perry), |d 1930-1959

Question 4

2 / 2 points

What is/are the authorized form of the name for Ian Fleming, the man who created James Bond?

A) Fleming, Ian B) Fleming, Ian, |d 1888-1969 C) Fleming, Ian, |d 1900-1972 D) Fleming, Ian, |d 1908-1964 Question 5

2 / 2 points

What is the authorized form of the name for the person born as Prince Rogers Nelson?

A) Prince B) Nelson, Prince Rogers C) TAFKAP D) Artist Formerly Known as Prince Question 6

2 / 2 points

What is the authorized form of the name for John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States?

A) Kennedy, John Fitzgerald B) Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963 C) Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 D) Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, Pres. U.S., 1917-1963