Q: What is the primary purpose of a library catalog?

A) To store books

B) To organize and provide access to information about the library’s collection

C) To provide internet access

D) To serve as a quiet study space

Answer: B

Q: The Dewey Decimal System is used to classify:

A) Periodicals

B) Books

C) Manuscripts

D) Digital files

Answer: B

Q: Which of the following is a reference source?

A) Encyclopedia

B) Novel

C) Magazine

D) Journal article

Answer: A

Q: The term “OPAC” stands for:

A) Online Public Access Catalog

B) Online Private Access Catalog

C) Offline Public Access Catalog

D) Offline Private Access Catalog

Answer: A

Q: Which library classification system is commonly used in academic libraries?

A) Dewey Decimal Classification

B) Library of Congress Classification

C) Universal Decimal Classification

D) Colon Classification

Answer: B

Q: The term “metadata” refers to:

A) Data about data

B) Data stored on a disk

C) Large data sets

D) Digital images

Answer: A

Q: Who is known as the father of library science in India?

A) Melvil Dewey

B) S. R. Ranganathan

C) John Cotton Dana

D) Paul Otlet

Answer: B

Q: Which of the following is NOT a type of library?

A) Public library

B) Academic library

C) Special library

D) Personal library

Answer: D

Q: What does the term “bibliography” mean?

A) The study of books

B) A list of books and other works

C) The science of classification

D) A genre of literature

Answer: B

Q: MARC stands for:

A) Machine-Readable Cataloging

B) Modern Automated Record Creation

C) Manual Archival Resource Compilation

D) Machine-Assisted Research Coding

Answer: A

Q: The term “circulation” in libraries refers to:

A) The movement of air in the library

B) The process of lending books to patrons

C) The cataloging process

D) The acquisition of new books

Answer: B

Q: What is an ISBN?

A) International Standard Book Number

B) International Standard Bibliographic Number

C) International Standard Business Number

D) International Standard Book Name

Answer: A

Q: A library’s “collection development” policy refers to:

A) The process of cataloging books

B) The selection and acquisition of library materials

C) The organization of library events

D) The digitalization of resources

Answer: B

Q: Which of the following is NOT a traditional library material?

A) Books

B) Manuscripts

C) DVDs

D) Websites

Answer: D

Q: Who introduced the Dewey Decimal Classification system?

A) S. R. Ranganathan

B) Melvil Dewey

C) Charles Ammi Cutter

D) Henry Bliss

Answer: B

Q: What is the main purpose of interlibrary loan services?

A) To lend books within a single library

B) To provide internet access

C) To borrow books from other libraries

D) To organize library events

Answer: C

Q: The term “user education” in libraries refers to:

A) Training users on how to use the library and its resources

B) Educating the staff about new technologies

C) Providing formal education to the community

D) Organizing educational events for children

Answer: A

Q: AACR2 stands for:

A) American Archive Classification Rules

B) Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition

C) Australian-American Cataloging Regulations

D) African-Asian Cataloging Rules

Answer: B

Q: Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

A) Encyclopedia

B) Biography

C) Diary

D) Textbook

Answer: C

Q: The term “digital library” refers to:

A) A library that only has e-books

B) A library that provides digital access to its collections

C) A library with computers

D) A library with no physical books

Answer: B

Q: What is the function of a library’s reference section?

A) To lend books to patrons

B) To provide materials for research and information

C) To store rare books

D) To host events and programs

Answer: B

Q: Who introduced the concept of the five laws of library science?

A) Melvil Dewey

B) S. R. Ranganathan

C) Paul Otlet

D) John Dewey

Answer: B

Q: What is the purpose of a library consortium?

A) To reduce the number of library staff

B) To allow libraries to share resources and services

C) To create a central catalog for all libraries

D) To compete with other libraries

Answer: B

Q: The term “cataloging” in libraries refers to:

A) The process of acquiring new books

B) The process of organizing and describing library materials

C) The process of shelving books

D) The process of lending books

Answer: B

Q: The term “Boolean search” is associated with:

A) Shelving books

B) Cataloging rules

C) Online database searching

D) Library management software

Answer: C

Q: Which of the following is a digital object identifier (DOI) used for?

A) Identifying books

B) Identifying digital documents

C) Identifying library patrons

D) Identifying library branches

Answer: B

Q: The “five laws of library science” were formulated by:

A) S. R. Ranganathan

B) Melvil Dewey

C) Paul Otlet

D) Michael Gorman

Answer: A

Q: What is the main function of an archives?

A) To store current books and magazines

B) To preserve historical documents and records

C) To lend books to the public

D) To provide internet access

Answer: B

Q: The term “public domain” refers to:

A) Materials that are freely available for public use

B) Government-owned materials

C) Private library collections

D) Materials that are currently under copyright

Answer: A

Q: What is the main purpose of library automation?

A) To increase the number of staff

B) To reduce the number of books

C) To improve efficiency in library operations

D) To create more reading spaces

Answer: C

Q: What does the acronym “OCLC” stand for?

A) Online Computer Library Center

B) Online Cataloging Library Center

C) Online Collaborative Library Center

D) Online Conservation Library Center

Answer: A

Q: The term “consortium” in library context refers to:

A) A single large library

B) A group of libraries that work together

C) A digital library service

D) A government-owned library

Answer: B

Q: Which of the following is a secondary source?

A) Newspaper article

B) Diary

C) Letter

D) Autobiography

Answer: A

Q: Who introduced the Library of Congress Classification system?

A) Melvil Dewey

B) Herbert Putnam

C) Charles Ammi Cutter

D) Henry Bliss

Answer: B

Q: The term “monograph” refers to:

A) A single work by one or more authors on a specific subject

B) A collection of essays

C) A type of periodical

D) A reference book

Answer: A

Q: What is the main purpose of a special library?

A) To serve the general public

B) To support the needs of a specific organization or institution

C) To provide children’s literature

D) To offer general educational resources

Answer: B

Q: The term “serial” in libraries refers to:

A) A single book

B) A type of reference book

C) A publication issued in parts over time

D) An archival document

Answer: C

Q: The process of “weeding” in libraries refers to:

A) Cataloging new books

B) Lending books to patrons

C) Removing outdated or damaged materials from the collection

D) Organizing library events

Answer: C

Q: The term “E-Reserve” in academic libraries refers to:

A) Electronic reservation of books

B) Electronic access to course-related materials

C) Electronic cataloging system

D) Electronic lending of books

Answer: B

Q: The primary function of a “circulation desk” in a library is:

A) To store books

B) To assist patrons with checking out and returning library materials

C) To provide reference services

D) To organize library events

Answer: B

Q: What does the acronym “FRBR” stand for?

A) Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records

B) Formal Requirements for Book Records

C) Framework for Bibliographic Retrieval

D) Functional Records for Book Registration

Answer: A

Q: The term “controlled vocabulary” in library science refers to:

A) A list of authorized terms used in indexing and cataloging

B) A method of shelving books

C) A system for monitoring library usage

D) A database management system

Answer: A

Q: The purpose of “authority control” in cataloging is to:

A) Ensure consistency in the naming of authors, subjects, and titles

B) Control access to the library

C) Manage the library’s budget

D) Organize library events

Answer: A

Q: The term “grey literature” refers to:

A) Books printed on grey paper

B) Materials that are not formally published or distributed

C) Science fiction literature

D) Historical documents

Answer: B

Q: The term “digitization” in libraries refers to:

A) Converting physical materials into digital format

B) Creating new library branches

C) Purchasing digital books

D) Implementing digital cataloging systems

Answer: A

Q: Who is considered the father of bibliography?

A) S. R. Ranganathan

B) Melvil Dewey

C) Paul Otlet

D) Conrad Gessner

Answer: D

Q: The term “OPAC” is associated with:

A) Cataloging books manually

B) Online public access catalogs

C) Organizing library events

D) Lending digital books

Answer: B

Q: The purpose of “information literacy” programs in libraries is to:

A) Teach patrons how to read

B) Help patrons develop skills to effectively find, evaluate, and use information

C) Organize library collections

D) Provide internet access

Answer: B

Q: The term “open access” in scholarly publishing refers to:

A) Free and unrestricted online access to research articles

B) Libraries open 24/7

C) Public libraries with no membership requirements

D) Access to rare book collections

Answer: A

Q: The primary function of a “repository” in the context of digital libraries is:

A) To store physical books

B) To store and provide access to digital content

C) To manage library finances

D) To catalog new acquisitions

Answer: B

Q: The term “interlibrary loan” (ILL) refers to:

A) Lending books within the same library

B) Borrowing books from other libraries

C) Lending books to digital users

D) Organizing library loans

Answer: B

Q: The purpose of a “union catalog” is to:

A) List all the books in a single library

B) Provide a combined catalog of the holdings of multiple libraries

C) Catalog government documents

D) Organize rare book collections

Answer: B

Q: The term “abstract” in the context of scholarly articles refers to:

A) A summary of the article’s content

B) The introduction of the article

C) The conclusion of the article

D) A separate article on the same topic

Answer: A

Q: The primary function of “collection development” is to:

A) Catalog library materials

B) Select and acquire new materials for the library

C) Provide reference services

D) Organize library events

Answer: B

Q: The term “information retrieval” refers to:

A) The process of acquiring new books

B) The process of searching for and finding information

C) The process of cataloging books

D) The process of shelving books

Answer: B

Q: The purpose of “reader’s advisory” services in libraries is to:

A) Advise readers on how to find books

B) Recommend books and other materials to readers

C) Organize book clubs

D) Manage the library’s collection

Answer: B

Q: The term “authority file” in cataloging refers to:

A) A list of authorized users of the library

B) A file that controls and organizes the use of names and subjects

C) A file containing library policies

D) A file of rare books

Answer: B

Q: The main purpose of “preservation” in libraries is to:

A) Store new books

B) Maintain and protect library materials for future use

C) Increase the library’s budget

D) Organize library events

Answer: B

Q: The term “open stacks” in libraries refers to:

A) Books that are freely accessible to patrons

B) Books that are stored in a restricted area

C) Books that are on reserve

D) Books that are in digital format

Answer: A

Q: The term “bibliometrics” refers to:

A) The statistical analysis of books and other publications

B) The process of cataloging books

C) The study of rare books

D) The process of lending books

Answer: A

Q: What is an example of a “primary source”?

A) Textbook

B) Journal article

C) Diary

D) Encyclopedia

Answer: C

Q: The purpose of a “library consortium” is to:

A) Merge multiple libraries into one

B) Allow libraries to collaborate and share resources

C) Compete with other libraries

D) Create a digital library

Answer: B

Q: The term “special collections” in libraries refers to:

A) General book collections

B) Collections of rare, valuable, or specialized materials

C) Collections of children’s books

D) Periodical collections

Answer: B

Q: The term “user education” in libraries refers to:

A) Educating library staff

B) Training library users on how to effectively use the library and its resources

C) Providing formal education programs

D) Educating the public about library policies

Answer: B

Q: The primary function of a “cataloger” in a library is to:

A) Assist patrons with reference questions

B) Organize and describe library materials for easy access

C) Manage library events

D) Shelve books

Answer: B

Q: The term “collection management” refers to:

A) The acquisition of new books

B) The overall management and maintenance of a library’s collection

C) Cataloging and shelving books

D) Organizing library events

Answer: B

Q: What is the main purpose of “preservation” in a library context?

A) To increase circulation statistics

B) To maintain and protect library materials for future use

C) To organize library events

D) To acquire new materials

Answer: B

Q: The term “digital repository” refers to:

A) A collection of digital books

B) An online archive for storing and accessing digital content

C) A digital catalog

D) A digital lending service

Answer: B

Q: The purpose of “reader’s advisory” services is to:

A) Provide information on new books

B) Recommend books and other reading materials to library patrons

C) Catalog new acquisitions

D) Organize book readings and events

Answer: B

Q: The term “authority control” in cataloging refers to:

A) The process of acquiring new materials

B) The process of ensuring consistency in the naming of authors, subjects, and titles

C) The process of shelving books

D) The process of lending books

Answer: B

Q: The primary function of “interlibrary loan” (ILL) services is to:

A) Lend books within a single library

B) Borrow books from other libraries

C) Lend books to digital users

D) Organize library loans

Answer: B

Q: The term “open access” in the context of scholarly publishing refers to:

A) Free and unrestricted online access to research articles

B) Libraries open 24/7

C) Public libraries with no membership requirements

D) Access to rare book collections

Answer: A

Q: The purpose of “user education” programs in libraries is to:

A) Train staff on new technologies

B) Help patrons develop skills to effectively find, evaluate, and use information

C) Provide formal education to the community

D) Organize educational events for children

Answer: B

Q: The term “metadata” refers to:

A) Data about data

B) Data stored on a disk

C) Large data sets

D) Digital images

Answer: A

Q: The purpose of a “library catalog” is to:

A) Store books

B) Organize and provide access to information about the library’s collection

C) Provide internet access

D) Serve as a quiet study space

Answer: B

Q: The term “Boolean search” is associated with:

A) Shelving books

B) Cataloging rules

C) Online database searching

D) Library management software

Answer: C

Q: The term “bibliography” refers to:

A) The study of books

B) A list of books and other works

C) The science of classification

D) A genre of literature

Answer: B

Q: The primary purpose of a “repository” in digital libraries is to:

A) Store physical books

B) Store and provide access to digital content

C) Manage library finances

D) Catalog new acquisitions

Answer: B

Q: The purpose of “information literacy” programs in libraries is to:

A) Teach patrons how to read

B) Help patrons develop skills to effectively find, evaluate, and use information

C) Organize library collections

D) Provide internet access

Answer: B

Q: The term “controlled vocabulary” refers to:

A) A list of authorized terms used in indexing and cataloging

B) A method of shelving books

C) A system for monitoring library usage

D) A database management system

Answer: A

Q: The main function of an “archives” is to:

A) Store current books and magazines

B) Preserve historical documents and records

C) Lend books to the public

D) Provide internet access

Answer: B

Q: The term “serial” in libraries refers to:

A) A single book

B) A type of reference book

C) A publication issued in parts over time

D) An archival document

Answer: C

Q: The term “grey literature” refers to:

A) Books printed on grey paper

B) Materials that are not formally published or distributed

C) Science fiction literature

D) Historical documents

Answer: B

Q: The purpose of “authority control” in cataloging is to:

A) Ensure consistency in the naming of authors, subjects, and titles

B) Control access to the library

C) Manage the library’s budget

D) Organize library events

Answer: A

Q: The primary function of a “circulation desk” in a library is to:

A) Store books

B) Assist patrons with checking out and returning library materials

C) Provide reference services

D) Organize library events

Answer: B

Q: The term “preservation” in libraries refers to:

A) Converting physical materials into digital format

B) Creating new library branches

C) Maintaining and protecting library materials for future use

D) Purchasing digital books

Answer: C

Q: The term “open stacks” in libraries refers to:

A) Books that are freely accessible to patrons

B) Books that are stored in a restricted area

C) Books that are on reserve

D) Books that are in digital format

Answer: A

Q: The purpose of “information retrieval” in libraries is to:

A) Acquire new books

B) Search for and find information

C) Catalog books

D) Shelve books

Answer: B

Q: The primary function of “collection development” is to:

A) Catalog library materials

B) Select and acquire new materials for the library

C) Provide reference services

D) Organize library events

Answer: B

Q: The term “bibliometrics” refers to:

A) The statistical analysis of books and other publications

B) The process of cataloging books

C) The study of rare books

D) The process of lending books

Answer: A

Q: The term “monograph” refers to:

A) A single work by one or more authors on a specific subject

B) A collection of essays

C) A type of periodical

D) A reference book

Answer: A

Q: The purpose of “reader’s advisory” services is to:

A) Provide information on new books

B) Recommend books and other reading materials to library patrons

C) Catalog new acquisitions

D) Organize book readings and events

Answer: B

Q: The term “consortium” in a library context refers to:

A) A single large library

B) A group of libraries that work together

C) A digital library service

D) A government-owned library

Answer: B

Q: The term “primary source” refers to:

A) Textbook

B) Journal article

C) Diary

D) Encyclopedia

Answer: C

Q: The purpose of “cataloging” in libraries is to:

A) Acquire new materials

B) Organize and describe library materials for easy access

C) Manage library events

D) Shelve books

Answer: B

Q: The term “digital library” refers to:

A) A library that only has e-books

B) A library that provides digital access to its collections

C) A library with computers

D) A library with no physical books

Answer: B

Q: The term “interlibrary loan” refers to:

A) Lending books within the same library

B) Borrowing books from other libraries

C) Lending books to digital users

D) Organizing library loans

Answer: B

Q: The purpose of “user education” in libraries is to:

A) Educate library staff

B) Train library users on how to effectively use the library and its resources

C) Provide formal education programs

D) Educate the public about library policies

Answer: B

Q: The term “repository” in digital libraries refers to:

A) A collection of digital books

B) An online archive for storing and accessing digital content

C) A digital catalog

D) A digital lending service

Answer: B