Library Catalog Review

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You are looking for a book that comes from the author's imagination. Where in the library would you look for this type of book?

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The Fiction section

Answer explanation

In the library, Fiction books are stories that are made up from the author's imagination. This includes Chapter book fiction (FIC) and picture book fiction (E for Everyone). Non-fiction books tell us facts and Biographies are true books about real people.

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Emma is at the library and sees a book with the Call # FIC WHI. In which section of the library would she find this book?

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Fiction

Answer explanation

The Call # FIC WHI indicates that the book is classified under Fiction. Libraries use this system to categorize books, and 'FIC' specifically denotes the Fiction section.

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Luna is searching for a book in the library and finds one with Call # 929 RES. Which section of the library is it in?

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Nonfiction

Answer explanation

The call number 929 indicates history/geography, which is classified under Nonfiction in libraries. Therefore, the book is located in the Nonfiction section.

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Olivia is doing a school project and needs to find books that provide factual information. What kind of books should she look for?

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Nonfiction

Answer explanation

Nonfiction books provide factual information about real events, people, and concepts, making them the correct choice for obtaining facts. In contrast, fiction books are based on imaginative storytelling and do not focus on factual accuracy.

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William and Mia are organizing books in the library. How are E for Everybody books and Fiction books put in order on the library shelves?

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Alphabetical Order

Answer explanation

E for Easy/Everybody books and Fiction books are organized on library shelves in Alphabetical Order, meaning they are arranged based on the first letter of the author's last name or the title, making it easy for patrons to find them.

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Samuel is organizing fiction books on the library shelf. How should these books be in order? Options: FIC FIC FIC MIL MLY NAY, FIC FIC FIC MLY MIL NAY, FIC FIC FIC NAY MLY MIL.

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FIC FIC FIC MIL MLY NAY

Answer explanation

The correct order on the library shelf is 'FIC FIC FIC MIL MLY NAY' because it follows the standard classification for fiction books, placing the general fiction (FIC) first, followed by the first three letters of the author's last name (MIL, MLY, NAY).

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How are nonfiction books put in order on the library shelves?

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Number Order

Answer explanation

Nonfiction books are organized on library shelves using the Dewey Decimal System, which assigns a unique number to each subject. Therefore, they are arranged in Number Order, not Alphabetical Order.

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What kind of search will you do on the library catalog to find the book The Crossover?

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Title

Answer explanation

To find the book The Crossover, you should search by Title. This is the most direct method since you know the exact name of the book, making it easier to locate in the library catalog.

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What is the correct order of the books: 580, 552, 398.2?

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398.2, 552, 580; REA, GRE, BUR

Answer explanation

The correct order is based on the numerical values and their corresponding titles. 398.2 comes first, followed by 552, and then 580.

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How would the books in correct shelf order? 597.9 598 597.3

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597.3 597.9 598

Answer explanation

The correct order for the books is based on their classification numbers. 597.3 comes before 597.9, which comes before 598. Therefore, the correct shelf order is 597.3 597.9 598.