GST104

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GST104

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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 __________

1. Literature identification

2. Writing the review

3. Analyzing the literature

4. Synthesizing the literature

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

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

2. The book catalogue is very easy to use

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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C. 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 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 subscription based journals in which some of the articles offer open access

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

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E. The LC main class for education is _________

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F. 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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G. What are green access journals?

1. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

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

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

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

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

1. Maintaining a card catalogue is not expensive

2. The card catalogue is easy to use

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

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

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

1. It can be easily updated

2. It provides rapid search

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

4. Information can be retrieved in a variety of ways

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

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

1. Alpha-numeric

2. Roman numerals

3. Arabic Numerals

4. Alphabets

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

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

1. It takes up very little storage space

2. Students find it easy to use

3. Many records can be viewed at the same time

4. It is cheap to produce multiple copies

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Q. A Boolean operator is a ___________

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

1. Quest for the population of Nigeria

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

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

4. Quest for a specific location in the library

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S. Why do you need a citation manager?

1. To assist me in Identifying relevant databases

2. To assist me in formulating hypotheses

3. To assist me in managing my time

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

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T. Human error is a major disadvantage of _____

1. A book catalogue

2. Microform catalogue

3. OPAC

4. A card catalogue

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

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

1. Library of Congress Classification

2. Dewey Decimal Classification

3. Universal Decimal Classification(UDC)

4. Bliss Classification

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

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

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

2. Provision of research information resources

3. Provision of information resources for recreation and self development

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

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Y. A card catalogue can be best described as ________

1. Photographed cards or screen images

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

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

4. A list of bibliographic records in alphabetical order

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Z. Marriage certificate is an example of ____________

1. Secondary source of information

2. Primary source of information

3. Tertiary source of information

4. Electronic source of information

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

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AB. 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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AC. Survey in SQ3R means _______

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

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

3. To read and answer the questions raised .

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

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AD.

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

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

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AG.

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

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

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AI. Dewey Decimal Classification uses _________ notation

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

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AK. The 3 R in SQ3R stands for ________

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

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

1. To check the shelves directly

2. To ask the librarian

3. To ask your colleagues

4. To check the library catalogue

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AN. 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. Synthesizing the literature

3. Literature identification

4. Writing the review

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AO. Patents can be best described as _______

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

1. A library that serves the entire public

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

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

4. A library that promotes recreation and leisure learning

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

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AR.

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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AS. A referral service can be best described as ___________

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

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

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

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

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

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AU. The LC main class for social sciences is __________

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

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

1. What is known about the subject?

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

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

4. What would be the outcome of my research?

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

1. To avoid theft

2. Not to stress library users

3. To prevent mutilation

4. To prevent mis-shelving of books

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

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BA. Vertical files kept by reference librarians are _________

1. Files that contain record of user’s queries

2. Files that contain specific sources to meet local enquiries

3. Files that are kept vertically in the library

4. Files that are kept horizontally in the library

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

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

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

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

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

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BC. A reference service can be best described as ____________

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

2. The charging and discharging of library resources

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

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

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BD. Two examples of general library services are :

1. Referral Service and Literature Search

2. Lending Services and Current Awareness Services

3. Lending Services and Translation

4. Service Selective dissemination of information and Current Awareness Services

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

1. Bliss Classification Scheme

2. Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

3. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

4. Library of Congress Classification Scheme (LC)

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BF. AGORA is a database largely used by _________

1. Mass communication students

2. Physics students

3. Agricultural students

4. Economics students

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BG. The Universal Decimal Classification is based on __________ Classification

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BH. 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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BI. 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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BJ. What are gold access journals?

1. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. It has made research easier

4. Nobody paid for Open Educational Resources

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

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

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

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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BM. Literature review is important because __________

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

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

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

4. It is easier to copy what others have done

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BN. 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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BO. The acronym OPAC stands for _________

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BP. What does LC cutter number represent?

1. Subject Mark

2. Author’s number

3. Main classes of LC

4. Class Mark

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BQ. 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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BR. The 2 R in SQ3R stands for ___________

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