Cataloging Quiz

What is cataloging primarily concerned with?

• Digitalizing library collections

• Creating bibliographic records for library materials

• Managing library staff

• Designing book covers

Which of the following is NOT a role of a catalog?

• Finding books by title, author, or subject

• Assisting users in choosing a book

• Providing content summaries for books

• Showing what the library holds

Which form of catalog involves displaying cataloging records in book format?

• Card catalog

• Microfilm catalog

• Book catalog

• Online catalog

What is a key advantage of an online catalog compared to a physical catalog?

• Requires no internet connection

• Easier to damage physically

• Provides instant feedback and remote access

• Limited access points

What does a microfiche catalog use to display information?

• Cards stored in drawers

• Printed sheets in books

• Flat rectangular sheets with micro images

• Computer-based interfaces

Which type of catalog requires light and a magnifying lens to read the content?

• Book catalog

• Microfilm catalog

• Card catalog

• Online catalog

Which term refers to a combined catalog listing multiple libraries' holdings?

• Union catalog

• Centralized catalog

• Cooperative catalog

• Shared catalog

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good library catalog?

• Limited search options

• Fixed entries with no updates

• Flexible and up-to-date information

• Expensive maintenance costs

Who defined the roles of a catalog in 1876?

• Melvil Dewey

• Charles A. Cutter

• Paul Otlet

• S.R. Ranganathan

Which cataloging principle emphasizes creating entries that reflect a material’s unique attributes to avoid confusion with similar items?

• Subject analysis

• Bibliographic control

• Descriptive cataloging

• Cataloging-in-publication