GST104

Category: GST104

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GST104

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1. The three main access points are subject, author and _________

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2. A card catalogue can be best described as ________

A. Photographed cards or screen images

B. A book record containing bibliographic details of all library resources

C. A file of cards in a catalogue cabinet that show users the library’s collections

D. A list of bibliographic records in alphabetical order

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3. The concept of “fair use” is not clearly defined in the statute. True or False

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4. Which of the options is incorrect of a card catalogue?

A. Maintaining a card catalogue is not expensive

B. It is compact and can be easily carried to anywhere within the library

C. The card catalogue is easy to use

D. Updating of a card catalogue is easy and staff time is saved

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5. A referral service can be best described as ___________

A. Feeding users with adequate knowledge on the use of the library

B. The act of directing users to an alternative source of information if such information is not available in their own library

C. The translation of information materials from English to indigenous language(s)

D. The reservation of heavily used materials that stand the risk of being stolen or mutilated

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6. A Boolean operator is a ___________

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7. Vertical files kept by reference librarians are _________

A. Files that contain specific sources to meet local enquiries

B. Files that are kept vertically in the library

C. Files that contain record of user’s queries

D. Files that are kept horizontally in the library

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8. Human error is a major disadvantage of _____

A. OPAC

B. Microform catalogue

C. A book catalogue

D. A card catalogue

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9. In-text citations can be used when you directly quote someone else’s work and when you paraphrase someone else’s work. True or False

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10. Below are some important questions you must bear in mind when reviewing literature except one

A. What is the current status of research in this area?

B. What would be the outcome of my research?

C. Are there any gaps in the knowledge of the subject?

D. What is known about the subject?

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11. Which of the options below is a unique advantage of an online catalogue?

A. It is easy to use

B. It is easily available

C. Takes up very little storage space and can store many records

D. It can be used from far away location, so that the users can access a local, national and international cataloguing database

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12. What does LC cutter number represent?

A. Author’s number

B. Main classes of LC

C. Class Mark

D. Subject Mark

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13. In identifying alternative terminologies in a search strategy you need to Identify other synonyms of chosen keywords. True or False

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14. The referencing style used in the example below is __________ Akpan, J. and Andre, T. (2000). Using a Computer Simulation before Dissection to Help Students Learn Anatomy. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 19(3), pp.279-313

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15. Which of the options is not a function of an academic library?

A. Provision of research information resources

B. Provision of information resources for recreation and self development

C. Issuance of International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

D. Provision of information resources for academic programmes of parent institution

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16. What are gold access journals?

A. They are journals that have a period of time when access to published content is temporarily restricted

B. They are journals that provide worldwide, barrier free access to the full-text of articles online

C. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

D. They are subscription based journals in which some of the articles offer open access

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17. The acronym OPAC stands for _________

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18. Library catalogue can be best described as _________

A. An alphabetical list of all the subjects treated in the library

B. Bibliographic details of new materials only

C. Collation of all bibliographic details of all library resources

D. The research profile of all users

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19. The 2 R in SQ3R stands for ___________

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20. Literature review is important because __________

A. It can assist the researcher to identify sources of funding

B. It is easier to copy what others have done

C. It can help to ensure that the researcher has a perfect work

D. It can assist the researcher in choosing an appropriate research topic, formulate reliable hypotheses and in designing appropriate research methodology

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21.

Not all plagiarisms are copyright infringements and not all copyright infringements are plagiarisms
True or False

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22. The Universal Decimal Classification is based on __________ Classification

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23. What classification scheme is most suitable for academic libraries?

A. Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

B. Bliss Classification Scheme

C. Library of Congress Classification Scheme (LC)

D. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

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24. A referencing style is a set of rules that instructs you on how to _________ the thoughts, ideas and works of others in a particular way.

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25. Which of the options best describes a research/special library?

A. It cooperates with other libraries at appropriate level for improved and better information services

B. It provides information to appropriate sections of the larger community

C. It provides specialized information to an identified group of users with common interest

D. It provides adequate information that will improve the knowledge and opinion of the masses

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26. Which of the options is incorrect of a microform catalogue?

A. It is cheap to produce multiple copies

B. Many records can be viewed at the same time

C. Students find it easy to use

D. It takes up very little storage space

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27. Why do you need a citation manager?

A. To format citations for my papers and bibliographies using any referencing style

B. To assist me in managing my time

C. To assist me in formulating hypotheses

D. To assist me in Identifying relevant databases

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28. The referencing style used in the example below is ________ Okpala, A.E. & Igbeka, J.U. (2005). Analysis of users searches of CD-ROM databases in Kenneth Dike Library. The Electronic Library, 23(3), 362-368

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29. Online catalogues provide links to other catalogues True or False?

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30. Patents can be best described as _______

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31. What type of notation does the library of congress use?

A. Roman numerals

B. Alpha-numeric

C. Alphabets

D. Arabic Numerals

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32. Which of the options is incorrect of an OPAC?

A. It provides rapid search

B. Information can be retrieved in a variety of ways

C. It can be easily updated

D. It can be accessed in the remote villages where there is neither electricity nor pipe- born water

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33.

What symbol should appear in the gap, in the word organi-ation if you are to capture the variable
character ‘s’ or ‘z’ in your search?

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34. The LC main class for education is _________

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35. The legal frame work that covers original work of authorship is known as_____________

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36. One of the options is incorrect of a book catalogue

A. Once the first copy has been produced duplication becomes cheaper

B. It is compact and can be easily carried to anywhere within the library

C. Updating of a book catalogue is easy so records in a book catalogue are current.

D. The book catalogue is very easy to use

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The process of skimming through retrieved articles in order to group them into categories i.e. into
topics and sub-topics is known as __________

A. Synthesizing the literature

B. Literature identification

C. Analyzing the literature

D. Writing the review

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38. The very first step to take in constructing a search strategy is to define your _________

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39. Reading for content helps you to grasp the _________ in a write-up

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40. What are hybrid open access journals?

A. They are journals that provide worldwide, barrier free access to the full-text of articles online

B. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

C. They are journals that have a period of time when access to published content is temporarily restricted

D. They are subscription based journals in which some of the articles offer open access

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41. What type of classification scheme is suitable for a school library?

A. Bliss Classification

B. Library of Congress Classification

C. Dewey Decimal Classification

D. Universal Decimal Classification(UDC)

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42. According to psychologist, ________ leads to internalization of learning

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43. As a general rule, not all references cited in the body of the work should be included in the reference list, True or False

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44. Which of the options best describes a national library?

A. A library that promotes recreation and leisure learning

B. A library that acts as the legal depository and bibliographic centre of the nation

C. A library that caters for the social, educational and recreational needs of the community

D. A library that serves the entire public

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45. Over-learning of your course materials can lead to a mental breakdown True or False____

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46. AGORA is a database largely used by _________

A. Physics students

B. Economics students

C. Mass communication students

D. Agricultural students

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47. Why is a text book a secondary source of information?

A. Because it describes, analyses, interprets, evaluates, comments or discusses evidences provided in original sources

B. Because it gives a firsthand information and account of events

C. Because it serves as a pointer/directory to other works

D. Because it is an original material on which other sources of information are based

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48. The best way to retrieve a particular book you need in a library is ___________

A. To check the shelves directly

B. To ask your colleagues

C. To ask the librarian

D. To check the library catalogue

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49. The process of integrating all key details of the literature at the same time communicating your point of view in a clear and cohesive manner is known as ________

A. Writing the review

B. Analyzing the literature

C. Synthesizing the literature

D. Literature identification

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50. You are likely to find ____________ (catalogue) in a digital library

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