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What does a call number represent in library cataloging?

• The publication date of the material

• A combination of a classification number and a letter and number code representing the author

• The title of the material

• The library section where the material is located

What is copy cataloging?

• Creating a new catalog entry for a book

• The process of physically arranging books on shelves

• Copying or matching cataloging information that is already completed by another cataloger

• Assigning a new ISBN to a book

What is the first step of the cataloging process according to the text?

• Assigning subject headings

• Descriptive cataloging

• Original cataloging

• Subject cataloging

Which reference tool is mentioned for following the rules of descriptive cataloging?

• Sears List of Subject Headings

• Dewey Decimal Classification Schedules

• Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 1998 Revision

• Library of Congress

What are the two parts of subject cataloging?

• Assigning subject headings and assigning book numbers

• Assigning subject headings and classification numbers

• Descriptive cataloging and copy cataloging

• Original cataloging and assigning book numbers

What is added to the classification number to complete the cataloging process?

• The library's unique identifier

• Cutter's Three-Figure Author Table

• The Dewey Decimal System

• The book's ISBN

What term is used in library catalogs to describe the subject matter of the materials?

• Cataloging code

• Subject heading

• Classification schedule

• Material description

What is the purpose of copy cataloging?

• To create a new cataloging system

• To avoid duplicating the cataloging processes

• To replace original cataloging completely

• To catalog electronic books only

Which of the following is a reason why original cataloging must sometimes be performed?

• When the library has an excess of staff

• When the necessary information for copy cataloging cannot be found

• When the library has a small collection

• When the materials are not of local interest

In the past, who was responsible for performing original cataloging?

• Library technicians

• Cataloging librarians

• Library network administrators

• The library's IT staff