Library2 Catalog Ch 2

What is a library catalog?

• A list of staff members in a library

• A record or list of the collection of a particular library

• A book of library rules and regulations

• A directory of libraries around the world

What is a union catalog?

• A catalog of all unions related to library services

• A catalog with historical records of a library

• A combined list of the holdings of many libraries connected electronically

• A special catalog for union members only

Why is it necessary for every library to have a catalog?

• To organize books by their color and size

• To keep track of library staff schedules

• To serve many different functions that will be explained in the chapter

• To record the names of visitors to the library

What must be cataloged to produce a good catalog?

• Only the most popular books and materials

• All materials must be cataloged so that they can be found

• Only the materials that are checked out frequently

• Only digital resources

What are known as individual entries in a library catalog?

• The names of the authors of the books

• The categories or genres of the books

• The entries that identify each item in the collection

• The list of staff members who manage the catalog

Why is a library catalog never complete?

• Because it only lists books and no other materials

• Because materials are added on a daily basis and removed at regular intervals

• Because it is only updated once a year

• Because it does not include digital resources

What does the catalog need to be updated constantly?

• To change the design and layout of the catalog

• To include new library policies and regulations

• To accurately reflect the collection of the library

• To adjust the prices of the books and materials

Which of the following are included in the catalogs?

• Only books and periodicals

• Books, periodicals, newspapers, and other professional journals

• Only digital resources like e-books and online journals

• Furniture and equipment present in the library

What does a bibliographic record include?

• Only the author and title of the item

• Author, title, publisher, date, physical description, and other pertinent information

• Just the physical description of the item

• Only the date and publisher of the item

What is a book catalog?

• A digital listing of the library's holdings

• A form of catalog on microfilm

• A listing of the library's holdings in book form

• A record of all materials in a library, including other networks