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A. The main classes of Dewey Decimal Classification is divided into ________

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

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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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D. Survey in SQ3R means _______

1. To read and answer the questions raised .

2. To read and ascertain if you have answered the questions correctly

3. To orally ask yourself questions about what you have read

4. To skim through a piece of writing to establish its purpose and get the main ideas

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

1. Many records can be viewed at the same time

2. It is cheap to produce multiple copies

3. Students find it easy to use

4. It takes up very little storage space

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F. Literature review is important because __________

1. It is easier to copy what others have done

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

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

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

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G. Why are users advised to leave consulted books on the table?

1. To prevent mutilation

2. Not to stress library users

3. To avoid theft

4. To prevent mis-shelving of books

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H. You have not plagiarized if you carefully acknowledge all your sources of information and have not copied verbatim except for well acknowledged short quotations. True or False____

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I. Marriage certificate is an example of ____________

1. Tertiary source of information

2. Primary source of information

3. Secondary source of information

4. Electronic source of information

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J. Digital libraries offer greater user satisfaction because It permits users to have access to information anytime from anywhere True/False

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K. What does LC cutter number represent?

1. Class Mark

2. Author’s number

3. Subject Mark

4. Main classes of LC

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L. What are green access journals?

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

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

3. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

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

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

1. Information can be retrieved in a variety of ways

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

3. It can be easily updated

4. It provides rapid search

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

1. Alphabets

2. Arabic Numerals

3. Alpha-numeric

4. Roman numerals

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_____________ formulated the laws of library science as follows:
Books are for use
Every reader his book
Every book its reader
Save the time of the reader
Save the time of the stay
Library is a growing organization

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P. What are hybrid open access journals?

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

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

3. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

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

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

1. Bliss Classification

2. Universal Decimal Classification(UDC)

3. Dewey Decimal Classification

4. Library of Congress Classification

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

1. Provision of information resources for recreation and self development

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

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

4. Provision of research information resources

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T. Which of the options best describes a directional question?

1. Quest for a background information or general information on a particular theme

2. Quest for the population of Nigeria

3. Quest for a literature review on a research topic.

4. Quest for a specific location in the library

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U. 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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V. 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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W. The legal frame work that covers original work of authorship is known as_____________

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

1. What is known about the subject?

2. What would be the outcome of my research?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Maintaining a card catalogue is not expensive

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

4. The card catalogue is easy to use

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AC. The Universal Decimal Classification is based on __________ Classification

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

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AF. At the point of __________ in your reading, you should check title, headings, and captions on pictures, introductory and concluding paragraphs

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AG. Dewey Decimal Classification uses _________ notation

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

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

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AJ. The LC main class for social sciences is __________

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

1. A library that serves the entire public

2. A library that promotes recreation and leisure learning

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

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

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AL. A card catalogue can be best described as ________

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

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

3. A list of bibliographic records in alphabetical order

4. Photographed cards or screen images

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AM. In preparing for examination, it is advisable to first familiarize yourself with past questions before reading your course materials True or False

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AN. The acronym OPAC stands for _________

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

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AP.

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

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

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AR. Reading is more productive when done at anytime and anywhere True or False

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AS. Library catalogue can be best described as _________

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

2. Collation of all bibliographic details of all library resources

3. The research profile of all users

4. Bibliographic details of new materials only

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

1. It is easily available

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

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

4. It is easy to use

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

1. Library of Congress Classification Scheme (LC)

2. Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

3. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

4. Bliss Classification Scheme

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AV. Two examples of general library services are :

1. Lending Services and Current Awareness Services

2. Lending Services and Translation

3. Referral Service and Literature Search

4. Service Selective dissemination of information and Current Awareness Services

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AW. 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 ________

1. Analyzing the literature

2. Literature identification

3. Writing the review

4. Synthesizing the literature

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AX. A Boolean operator is a ___________

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AY. The 2 R in SQ3R stands for ___________

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AZ. 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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BA. Why is a text book a secondary source of information?

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

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

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

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

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BB. Human error is a major disadvantage of _____

1. OPAC

2. Microform catalogue

3. A card catalogue

4. A book catalogue

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BC. A referral service can be best described as ___________

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

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

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

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

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BD. The LC main class for education is _________

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

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BF. What are gold access journals?

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

2. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

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

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

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BG. The 3 R in SQ3R stands for ________

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BH. Why do you need a citation manager?

1. To assist me in Identifying relevant databases

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

3. To assist me in formulating hypotheses

4. To assist me in managing my time

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BI.

The referencing style used in the example below is____ Frederickson, N. and Cline, T. (2009). Special educational needs, inclusion and diversity. 2 ed.
New York: McGraw Hill, p. 156

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BJ. One of the options is not true of Open Educational Resources (OER)

1. It has solved the problem of poverty for researchers in developing countries

2. Nobody paid for Open Educational Resources

3. It has made research easier

4. OER can be used at any location once there is access to internet

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BK. You must not rely on _________ for your self- motivation,

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

1. To check the library catalogue

2. To ask the librarian

3. To check the shelves directly

4. To ask your colleagues

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BM.

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

1. Synthesizing the literature

2. Writing the review

3. Literature identification

4. Analyzing the literature

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

1. The book catalogue is very easy to use

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

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

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

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BO. A reference service can be best described as ____________

1. Equipping users with adequate knowledge on the use of the library

2. The personal assistance given by a librarian to library users in search of information for whatever purpose

3. Translation of users information needed from English to indigenous language(s)

4. The charging and discharging of library resources

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BP. Vertical files kept by reference librarians are _________

1. Files that are kept horizontally in the library

2. Files that contain specific sources to meet local enquiries

3. Files that are kept vertically in the library

4. Files that contain record of user’s queries

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BQ. Patents can be best described as _______

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BR. AGORA is a database largely used by _________

1. Agricultural students

2. Physics students

3. Mass communication students

4. Economics students

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