GOD’S PLAN GNS 103 PDF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION

1. What is the main aim of the GNS 103 course?

A. To improve student creativity

B. To enable students to appreciate the essence of the library
C. To teach advanced research techniques
D. To develop technical writing skills
Answer: B. To enable students to appreciate the essence of the library

2. Which of the following is NOT a component of a library as defined in the

document?

A. Library resources
B. Library building
C. Library users
D. Library advertisements
Answer: D. Library advertisements

3. What type of library caters to the information needs of a nation and has the
right to acquire all publications produced within the country?

A. Public library
B. National library
C. Private library
D. Special library
Answer: B. National library

4. Which type of library is associated with tertiary institutions and supports

teaching, research, and publication activities?

A. Public library
B. Academic library
C. Special library
D. School library
Answer: B. Academic library
5. The act of organizing library resources to allow easy access by users is
achieved through which of the following?

A. Stacking and shelving

B. Cataloguing and classification
C. Periodical subscriptions
D. Digital archiving
Answer: B. Cataloguing and classification

6. Which of the following is a printed library resource?

A. E-books
B. DVDs
C. Journals
D. Audiobooks
Answer: C. Journals

7. What is a gazetteer primarily used for?

A. Recording historical documents

B. Listing and describing geographical locations
C. Compiling scientific abstracts
D. Categorizing reference materials
Answer: B. Listing and describing geographical locations

8. What is an Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)?

A. A digital encyclopedia for library staff

B. An online database of a library's resources
C. A system for purchasing library materials
D. A government registry of libraries
Answer: B. An online database of a library's resources

9. Which classification scheme uses mixed notations with letters and numbers?

A. Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme

B. Universal Decimal Classification Scheme
C. Library of Congress Classification Scheme
D. Bliss Bibliographic Classification Scheme
Answer: C. Library of Congress Classification Scheme

10. Which of the following is NOT allowed under library ethics?

A. Eating and drinking in the library

B. Observing silence
C. Returning borrowed books on time
D. Using the library for academic research
Answer: A. Eating and drinking in the library

11. Which type of library is owned by individuals or organizations and often

reflects the interests of its owner?

A. Public library
B. School library
C. Private library
D. National library
Answer: C. Private library

12. What is the role of the acquisition department in a library?

A. Issuing and receiving books

B. Organizing library materials for users
C. Selecting and purchasing information materials
D. Handling users' queries and reservations
Answer: C. Selecting and purchasing information materials

13. What does the term “accession number” in a library refer to?

A. A code for library staff identification

B. A unique serial number for acquired books
C. A classification method for cataloging books
D. A shelf location indicator
Answer: B. A unique serial number for acquired books
14. Which department is responsible for registering users and organizing books
on shelves?

A. Acquisition department
B. Readers Services Division
C. Technical Services Division
D. Serials Division
Answer: B. Readers Services Division

15. What is the primary purpose of classification in a library?

A. To ensure proper shelving of books

B. To facilitate quick access to information
C. To preserve rare collections
D. To track overdue books
Answer: B. To facilitate quick access to information

16. What does the Library of Congress Classification Scheme primarily use for
classifying books?

A. Dewey numbers
B. Mixed notation of letters and numbers
C. Subject headings only
D. Regional catalog codes
Answer: B. Mixed notation of letters and numbers

17. What is the meaning of cataloging in library terms?

A. Sorting books by their authors

B. Preparing entries for library resources
C. Printing library reference guides
D. Issuing borrower cards
Answer: B. Preparing entries for library resources

18. Which library resource combines both auditory and visual senses for
accessing information?
A. Audio resources
B. Visual resources
C. Audiovisual resources
D. Printed resources
Answer: C. Audiovisual resources

19. Which of these is a reference material in a library?

A. Dictionary
B. Textbook
C. Fiction novel
D. Magazine
Answer: A. Dictionary

20. Which service helps library patrons borrow books from other libraries under
a mutual agreement?

A. Lending service
B. Reference service
C. Inter-library loan
D. Book reservation service
Answer: C. Inter-library loan

21. What is the maximum number of books a student can borrow from the Osun
State University Library?

A. 1 book for 1 week

B. 2 books for 2 weeks
C. 4 books for 1 month
D. 5 books for 2 weeks
Answer: B. 2 books for 2 weeks

22. Which of the following is NOT an online database mentioned in the

document?

A. JSTOR
B. ScienceDirect
C. Netflix
D. AGORA
Answer: C. Netflix

23. What type of material does the Serials Division of a library primarily
manage?

A. Reference books
B. Periodicals and journals
C. E-books
D. Audiobooks
Answer: B. Periodicals and journals

24. Which of the following is an example of a special library?

A. Federal Institute of Industrial Research Library

B. Osun State University Library
C. National Library of Nigeria
D. Local Government Library
Answer: A. Federal Institute of Industrial Research Library

25. Which of the following actions is a violation of library ethics?

A. Reserving a seat in the library

B. Returning books on time
C. Using reference materials in the library
D. Observing silence in reading areas
Answer: A. Reserving a seat in the library

26. What are examples of non-printed library resources?

A. Encyclopedias and dictionaries

B. Journals and magazines
C. CDs, DVDs, and sound films
D. Textbooks and manuals
Answer: C. CDs, DVDs, and sound films
27. What is an important feature of OPAC compared to traditional card
catalogs?

A. Allows access from anywhere via the web

B. Is limited to a physical library location
C. Requires manual updates
D. Cannot display bibliographic details
Answer: A. Allows access from anywhere via the web

28. What does a bibliography in a library refer to?

A. A catalog of biographies
B. A list of works on a specific subject or by an author
C. A collection of fiction books
D. A schedule of library events
Answer: B. A list of works on a specific subject or by an author

29. What is the primary function of the Technical Services Division in a library?

A. Assisting users with book loans

B. Cataloging and processing acquired materials
C. Managing the library website
D. Conducting research for library patrons
Answer: B. Cataloging and processing acquired materials

30. Which library division assists users in navigating reference materials and
answering queries?

A. Circulation Section
B. Acquisition Division
C. Reference Section
D. Serials Division
Answer: C. Reference Section

31. What does the acronym OPAC stand for?

A. Online Publication Access Catalog

B. Online Public Access Catalog
C. Open Public Access Collection
D. Official Publication Access Center
Answer: B. Online Public Access Catalog

32. Which of the following is NOT a type of library?

A. School library
B. Public library
C. Social media library
D. National library
Answer: C. Social media library

33. What is the primary role of a university librarian?

A. Cataloging books
B. Managing the library’s operations
C. Conducting research for students
D. Repairing damaged books
Answer: B. Managing the library’s operations

34. Which type of library material is usually NOT for borrowing?

A. Fiction novels
B. Textbooks
C. Reference materials
D. Periodicals
Answer: C. Reference materials

35. What does CAS in library services stand for?

A. Current Awareness Services

B. Cataloging Assistance System
C. Collection Access Services
D. Content Analysis System
Answer: A. Current Awareness Services

36. Which resource type is classified under audio-visual materials?

A. Sound films
B. Encyclopedias
C. Dictionaries
D. Pamphlets
Answer: A. Sound films

37. What is the primary aim of library classification?

A. To identify authors of books
B. To create bibliographies
C. To group materials for easy access
D. To arrange books alphabetically
Answer: C. To group materials for easy access

38. Which of the following is a library ethics rule?

A. Eating is permitted in reading areas

B. Silence must be observed at all times
C. Bags and umbrellas can be brought inside
D. Readers may keep books beyond the due date
Answer: B. Silence must be observed at all times

39. What is the primary purpose of an inter-library loan?

A. To replace lost books

B. To lend books between libraries
C. To acquire rare materials
D. To organize library collections
Answer: B. To lend books between libraries

40. What is a library catalogue primarily used for?

A. Storing digital books

B. Managing library staff
C. Identifying available materials
D. Hosting public events
Answer: C. Identifying available materials

41. What is an example of a bibliographic source?

A. Library catalog
B. Journal abstract
C. Atlas
D. Newspaper article
Answer: A. Library catalog

42. Which division in a library is responsible for stocking newspapers and

magazines?

A. Acquisition Division
B. Technical Services Division
C. Readers Services Division
D. Serials Division
Answer: D. Serials Division

43. What is the primary function of reference materials?

A. To provide detailed research data

B. To offer quick answers to specific queries
C. To enhance entertainment value
D. To substitute for textbooks
Answer: B. To offer quick answers to specific queries

44. Which classification scheme uses the Arabic numeral system?

A. Library of Congress Classification Scheme

B. Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme
C. Bliss Bibliographic Classification Scheme
D. Universal Decimal Classification Scheme
Answer: B. Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme

45. What does the "call number" on a book help a user do?

A. Reserve the book

B. Locate the book on the shelf
C. Identify the book’s author
D. Access the book's digital version
Answer: B. Locate the book on the shelf

46. Which library service involves compiling bibliographies and reading lists?

A. Lending services
B. Reference services
C. Inter-library loans
D. Current awareness services
Answer: B. Reference services

47. What is the purpose of a gazetteer in a library?

A. To display book summaries

B. To provide geographical information
C. To index journal articles
D. To list library rules
Answer: B. To provide geographical information

48. Which of the following is a visual resource?

A. Audio cassette
B. Map
C. Encyclopedia
D. Government publication
Answer: B. Map

49. Which department is responsible for cataloging and processing books?

A. Readers Services Division

B. Acquisition Department
C. Technical Services Division
D. Administrative Department
Answer: C. Technical Services Division

50. What does the term "bibliography" mean?

A. A collection of biographies
B. A catalog of journals and periodicals
C. A list of books on a subject or by an author
D. A guide to library locations
Answer: C. A list of books on a subject or by an author

51. Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

A. Citing the source of a quotation

B. Paraphrasing text without acknowledgment
C. Writing original content
D. Using ideas with proper citation
Answer: B. Paraphrasing text without acknowledgment

52. What is the role of a handbook in a library?

A. Providing instructions on library operations

B. Offering in-depth subject coverage
C. Summarizing books for readers
D. Listing rare book collections
Answer: B. Offering in-depth subject coverage

53. Which of the following is an example of a yearbook?

A. Oxford Dictionary
B. Whitaker's Almanac
C. Encyclopedia Britannica
D. The Statesman's Yearbook
Answer: D. The Statesman's Yearbook

54. Which type of library catalog is the most commonly used in Nigeria?

A. Online catalog
B. Card catalog
C. Sheaf catalog
D. Book catalog
Answer: B. Card catalog

55. What does a directory provide?

A. A list of people and organizations

B. Detailed maps of regions
C. Statistics on global events
D. Summaries of research papers
Answer: A. A list of people and organizations

56. What type of library resource is the Nigerian Virtual Library?

A. Printed resource
B. Audio-visual resource
C. E-resource
D. Periodical
Answer: C. E-resource

57. Which of these is NOT a rule of library ethics?

A. Observing silence
B. Returning borrowed materials late
C. Prohibiting the use of mobile phones
D. Not reserving library seats
Answer: B. Returning borrowed materials late

58. What does the Library of Congress Classification Scheme classify?

A. Books using a pure numerical system

B. Materials using mixed notation of letters and numbers
C. Digital resources only
D. Fiction books exclusively
Answer: B. Materials using mixed notation of letters and numbers

59. Which feature is available on the Uniosun OPAC?

A. Free e-book downloads
B. Live streaming of lectures
C. Printing newspapers
D. Audio transcription services
Answer: A. Free e-book downloads

60. What does "fair use" allow for copyrighted materials?

A. Unlimited reproduction for personal use

B. Use of small portions for educational purposes
C. Commercial distribution without permission
D. Complete duplication of original works
Answer: B. Use of small portions for educational purposes

61. What is the primary purpose of classification schemes in libraries?

A. To increase library subscriptions

B. To improve library aesthetics
C. To group materials for easier access
D. To track book loans
Answer: C. To group materials for easier access

62. What is the primary function of a library's Reference Section?

A. Issuing books to users

B. Managing overdue books
C. Assisting users with research queries
D. Acquiring new library materials
Answer: C. Assisting users with research queries

63. Which of the following is an example of a printed library resource?

A. Video cassettes
B. Theses
C. Audio recordings
D. Slide projectors
Answer: B. Theses

64. What does the acronym MARC stand for in library cataloging?

A. Machine-Accessible Record Catalog

B. Machine-Readable Cataloging
C. Manual-Access Retrieval Code
D. Multiple-Archive Resource Catalog
Answer: B. Machine-Readable Cataloging

65. What is the role of the Administrative Department in a library?

A. Handling cataloging tasks

B. Managing the overall library operations
C. Processing and shelving new materials
D. Conducting orientation programs
Answer: B. Managing the overall library operations

66. What type of information does an abstract provide?

A. Detailed analysis of an article

B. A brief summary of a publication
C. A glossary of terms
D. A list of bibliographic details
Answer: B. A brief summary of a publication

67. What is the primary purpose of bibliographic citations in academic work?

A. To avoid plagiarism
B. To increase word count
C. To create visual appeal
D. To simplify complex topics
Answer: A. To avoid plagiarism

68. What type of resource is a government publication?

A. Non-printed resource
B. Digital resource
C. Printed resource
D. Audio-visual resource
Answer: C. Printed resource

69. What is an atlas primarily used for in a library?

A. Listing books in alphabetical order

B. Displaying global maps and geographic information
C. Summarizing research findings
D. Providing bibliographic citations
Answer: B. Displaying global maps and geographic information

70. Which section is the first point of contact for library users?
A. Reference Section
B. Acquisition Department
C. Circulation Section
D. Technical Services Division
Answer: C. Circulation Section

71. What is the main function of the Circulation Section in a library?

A. Issuing and receiving books

B. Cataloging new acquisitions
C. Answering reference queries
D. Stocking periodicals
Answer: A. Issuing and receiving books

72. Which of these is NOT a type of classification scheme?

A. Library of Congress Classification

B. Dewey Decimal Classification
C. Universal Decimal Classification
D. Geographic Information Classification
Answer: D. Geographic Information Classification

73. What does a periodical index provide?

A. A list of available books

B. A directional guide to journal articles
C. A summary of government publications
D. A collection of encyclopedic entries
Answer: B. A directional guide to journal articles

74. Which service involves notifying users of newly acquired library resources?

A. Lending services
B. Current Awareness Services (CAS)
C. Reference services
D. Inter-library loans
Answer: B. Current Awareness Services (CAS)

75. Which classification scheme is widely used in academic libraries in Nigeria?

A. Bliss Bibliographic Classification

B. Library of Congress Classification
C. Dewey Decimal Classification
D. Colon Classification
Answer: B. Library of Congress Classification

76. What does the Technical Services Division ensure in a library?

A. Materials are cataloged and processed for easy access

B. Books are issued and returned by users
C. Digital resources are updated regularly
D. Library furniture is maintained
Answer: A. Materials are cataloged and processed for easy access

77. What does "notation" refer to in library classification?

A. The library's operating hours

B. Codes assigned to materials based on subject
C. A list of overdue books
D. The method of shelving books
Answer: B. Codes assigned to materials based on subject

78. Which resource is classified as a non-reference material?

A. Dictionary
B. Textbook
C. Atlas
D. Yearbook
Answer: B. Textbook

79. What type of library is the UNESCO Public Library Manifesto associated
with?

A. Public libraries
B. Academic libraries
C. National libraries
D. Special libraries
Answer: A. Public libraries

80. What is the role of the Acquisition Department in a library?

A. Maintaining library facilities

B. Purchasing information-bearing materials
C. Conducting book reviews
D. Managing reference queries
Answer: B. Purchasing information-bearing materials
81. Which of the following is NOT a form of library catalog?

A. Card catalog
B. Online catalog
C. Shelf list catalog
D. Fiction catalog
Answer: D. Fiction catalog

82. What is the primary goal of library orientation programs?

A. To teach students advanced cataloging

B. To introduce users to library resources and services
C. To organize book borrowing schedules
D. To train library staff
Answer: B. To introduce users to library resources and services

83. Which of these is NOT a library rule?

A. Mobile phones are prohibited

B. Smoking is allowed in designated areas
C. Silence must be maintained
D. Bags should be kept at the library entrance
Answer: B. Smoking is allowed in designated areas

84. What is the main advantage of OPAC over card catalogs?

A. It is limited to one location

B. It requires physical updates
C. It provides quick and remote access
D. It does not require an internet connection
Answer: C. It provides quick and remote access

85. What is the primary purpose of a catalog in a library?

A. To manage library staff

B. To list and organize library resources
C. To generate library revenue
D. To archive old newspapers
Answer: B. To list and organize library resources

86. Which of the following resources can be accessed through an online

database?
A. Dictionaries only
B. E-books and journals
C. Printed textbooks
D. Periodical indexes
Answer: B. E-books and journals

87. What is the name of the catalog that allows online search for library
materials?

A. Card catalog
B. OPAC
C. Subject catalog
D. Sheaf catalog
Answer: B. OPAC

88. Which of the following materials is stored in the Serials Division?

A. Manuscripts
B. Academic journals
C. Atlases
D. Audiobooks
Answer: B. Academic journals

89. What is the primary objective of inter-library loans?

A. To maintain security in the library

B. To lend books between libraries on agreement
C. To promote library ethics
D. To categorize books on shelves
Answer: B. To lend books between libraries on agreement

90. What is the maximum lending period for students at Osun State University
Library?

A. One week
B. Two weeks
C. One month
D. Three months
Answer: B. Two weeks

91. Which of the following is an example of a directory?

A. Nigerian Yearbook
B. World of Learning
C. Encyclopedia Britannica
D. Oxford English Dictionary
Answer: B. World of Learning

92. What is the purpose of reprographic services in a library?

A. To digitize books
B. To photocopy and duplicate materials
C. To catalog library resources
D. To shelve books systematically
Answer: B. To photocopy and duplicate materials

93. Which of the following is NOT an ethical guideline for library use?

A. Observing silence
B. Stealing library materials
C. Returning books on time
D. Using books with care
Answer: B. Stealing library materials

94. What does "bibliography" mean in the context of library services?

A. A list of works cited or consulted

B. A collection of rare books
C. A record of overdue books
D. A summary of journal articles
Answer: A. A list of works cited or consulted

95. Which classification scheme is commonly used for general knowledge?

A. Bliss Bibliographic Classification

B. Universal Decimal Classification
C. Library of Congress Classification
D. Dewey Decimal Classification
Answer: D. Dewey Decimal Classification

96. What type of library resource provides population statistics and tourist
information?

A. Encyclopedias
B. Gazetteers
C. Atlases
D. Periodicals
Answer: B. Gazetteers

97. What does the term "call number" refer to?

A. The library's contact number

B. The unique identifier for a book's location
C. A user's library card number
D. A code for overdue books
Answer: B. The unique identifier for a book's location

98. What does the acronym CAS stand for in library services?

A. Collection Access System

B. Current Awareness Services
C. Catalog Arrangement Strategy
D. Circulation Assistance System
Answer: B. Current Awareness Services

99. Which section of the library handles the shelving of returned books?

A. Technical Services Division

B. Circulation Section
C. Acquisition Department
D. Reference Section
Answer: B. Circulation Section

100. What is the role of the Readers Services Division?

A. Acquiring new materials

B. Assisting users with materials and reference services
C. Repairing damaged books
D. Cataloging library resources
Answer: B. Assisting users with materials and reference services

101. What type of resource is classified as non-printed?

A. Textbooks
B. Magazines
C. Audiobooks
D. Periodicals
Answer: C. Audiobooks

102. What is the primary function of an atlas?

A. Providing historical data
B. Showing maps and geographical features
C. Summarizing journal articles
D. Listing government publications
Answer: B. Showing maps and geographical features

103. Which catalog type is stored in a loose-leaf binder?

A. Card catalog
B. Book catalog
C. Sheaf catalog
D. Online catalog
Answer: C. Sheaf catalog

104. Which classification scheme uses mixed notation?

A. Universal Decimal Classification

B. Dewey Decimal Classification
C. Library of Congress Classification
D. Colon Classification
Answer: C. Library of Congress Classification

105. What does a periodical index help with?

A. Shelving library materials

B. Locating articles in journals
C. Recording overdue books
D. Summarizing government policies
Answer: B. Locating articles in journals

106. Which library resource contains compiled facts about a topic?

A. Almanac
B. Fiction novel
C. Manual
D. Periodical
Answer: A. Almanac

107. Which library division manages overdue fines?

A. Circulation Section
B. Serials Division
C. Acquisition Department
D. Technical Services Division
Answer: A. Circulation Section

108. What is an abstract in library terms?

A. A detailed book summary

B. A brief summary of a publication
C. A list of bibliographic references
D. An explanation of cataloging terms
Answer: B. A brief summary of a publication

109. What is the key difference between a reference material and a textbook?

A. Reference materials are read cover to cover

B. Textbooks provide detailed narratives
C. Reference materials provide quick information for queries
D. Textbooks are used for entertainment
Answer: C. Reference materials provide quick information for queries

110. Which catalog type is fully automated and available online?

A. Card catalog
B. Sheaf catalog
C. OPAC
D. Book catalog
Answer: C. OPAC

111. What is the purpose of reprographic services in a library?

A. To arrange books by subject

B. To duplicate and preserve materials
C. To create bibliographies
D. To repair damaged books
Answer: B. To duplicate and preserve materials

112. What is a gazetteer primarily used for?

A. Listing books in alphabetical order

B. Providing detailed geographical information
C. Compiling journal abstracts
D. Displaying cataloging rules
Answer: B. Providing detailed geographical information

113. Which department in a library selects and purchases books?

A. Reference Section
B. Technical Services Division
C. Acquisition Department
D. Serials Division
Answer: C. Acquisition Department

114. Which feature is exclusive to OPAC?

A. Physical access to books

B. Manual entry updates
C. Digital searching and filtering
D. Printed catalog pages
Answer: C. Digital searching and filtering

115. What is the main purpose of library cataloging?

A. Preserving rare books

B. Facilitating book searches
C. Organizing library events
D. Repairing damaged resources
Answer: B. Facilitating book searches

116. What type of library serves research institutions and associations?

A. Public library
B. School library
C. Special library
D. National library
Answer: C. Special library

117. What is the purpose of the Circulation Section in a library?

A. Managing electronic resources

B. Issuing books and handling returns
C. Cataloging and classification
D. Overseeing library staff training
Answer: B. Issuing books and handling returns

118. What is the primary focus of an academic library?

A. Supporting teaching, research, and publication activities

B. Preserving historical documents
C. Offering recreational materials
D. Conducting public events
Answer: A. Supporting teaching, research, and publication activities

119. Which library resource is updated annually with current data?

A. Periodical
B. Encyclopedia
C. Yearbook
D. Textbook
Answer: C. Yearbook

120. What is the role of the Readers Services Division?

A. Issuing and receiving materials

B. Assisting users with reference queries
C. Cataloging and shelving books
D. Purchasing new library resources
Answer: B. Assisting users with reference queries

121. Which library resource is NOT considered printed?

A. Journals
B. Dictionaries
C. E-books
D. Atlases
Answer: C. E-books

122. What does a bibliography provide?

A. A collection of library rules

B. A list of works by a specific author or subject
C. A summary of geographic locations
D. A detailed user guide for library operations
Answer: B. A list of works by a specific author or subject

123. What is the purpose of classification schemes like DDC?

A. To group materials for easier access

B. To design library buildings
C. To train library staff
D. To create catalogs
Answer: A. To group materials for easier access

124. What is the main goal of library ethics?

A. Ensuring fair use of resources
B. Increasing library memberships
C. Maximizing book lending
D. Organizing library events
Answer: A. Ensuring fair use of resources

125. What does CAS stand for in library services?

A. Circulation Assistance Services

B. Current Awareness Services
C. Cataloging Access System
D. Collection Arrangement Scheme
Answer: B. Current Awareness Services

126. What is an example of a special library?

A. A public library
B. A university library
C. Federal Institute of Industrial Research Library
D. A school library
Answer: C. Federal Institute of Industrial Research Library

127. Which cataloging system uses both letters and numbers?

A. Dewey Decimal Classification

B. Bliss Bibliographic Classification
C. Library of Congress Classification
D. Universal Decimal Classification
Answer: C. Library of Congress Classification

128. What is an example of a government publication?

A. Fiction novels
B. Legislative papers
C. Encyclopedias
D. Periodicals
Answer: B. Legislative papers

129. Which library service provides photocopying and microfilming?

A. Lending services
B. Reference services
C. Reprographic services
D. Current awareness services
Answer: C. Reprographic services
130. What does a yearbook primarily contain?

A. Historical biographies
B. Annual statistical data and events
C. Geographic information
D. Indexes for periodicals
Answer: B. Annual statistical data and events

131. Which department in a library manages online resources like databases?

A. Acquisition Department
B. Technical Services Division
C. Reference Section
D. Readers Services Division
Answer: B. Technical Services Division

132. What is the primary purpose of an inter-library loan?

A. To generate revenue
B. To exchange books between libraries
C. To create bibliographies
D. To host library orientation sessions
Answer: B. To exchange books between libraries

133. Which feature is a distinct advantage of OPAC over card catalogs?

A. Requires manual updates

B. Limited access to a single location
C. Remote and online accessibility
D. Does not display bibliographic details
Answer: C. Remote and online accessibility

134. What is the purpose of a handbook in a library?

A. To list government publications

B. To provide concise information on a specific subject
C. To display cataloging systems
D. To compile periodical indexes
Answer: B. To provide concise information on a specific subject

135. Which library resource contains brief summaries of publications?

A. Indexes
B. Abstracts
C. Directories
D. Atlases
Answer: B. Abstracts

136. Which library material is NOT loanable?

A. Textbooks
B. Periodicals
C. Fiction books
D. Audio recordings
Answer: B. Periodicals

137. What does plagiarism in academic writing refer to?

A. Writing original content

B. Quoting without citation
C. Properly crediting sources
D. Conducting independent research
Answer: B. Quoting without citation

138. Which type of resource combines both audio and visual elements?

A. Audiobooks
B. Video cassettes
C. Audiovisual materials
D. Printed textbooks
Answer: C. Audiovisual materials

139. What is the primary role of the library catalog?

A. To organize public events

B. To list and identify library resources
C. To summarize research papers
D. To track overdue books
Answer: B. To list and identify library resources

140. What is the significance of the accession number in a library?

A. Indicates overdue fines

B. Serves as the unique identifier for acquired books
C. Helps users locate books on shelves
D. Categorizes books by subject
Answer: B. Serves as the unique identifier for acquired books
141. What is the purpose of bibliographic citations?

A. To reduce plagiarism
B. To create abstracts
C. To summarize journal articles
D. To organize books by subject
Answer: A. To reduce plagiarism

142. Which library resource is used for geographical information?

A. Encyclopedia
B. Atlas
C. Periodical
D. Directory
Answer: B. Atlas

143. Which library service provides access to newly acquired books?

A. Current Awareness Services

B. Reference services
C. Lending services
D. Reprographic services
Answer: A. Current Awareness Services

144. Which library type focuses on serving tertiary institutions?

A. Public libraries
B. Academic libraries
C. School libraries
D. Private libraries
Answer: B. Academic libraries

145. Which library service compiles and organizes bibliographies?

A. Lending services
B. Reference services
C. Inter-library loans
D. Current awareness services
Answer: B. Reference services

146. What is the primary function of library classification?

A. To create bibliographies
B. To facilitate easy access to resources
C. To organize library staff schedules
D. To increase borrowing rates
Answer: B. To facilitate easy access to resources

147. Which type of catalog is commonly used for automated searches?

A. Card catalog
B. Sheaf catalog
C. OPAC
D. Book catalog
Answer: C. OPAC

148. Which library department handles the purchase of books?

A. Reference Section
B. Circulation Section
C. Acquisition Department
D. Serials Division
Answer: C. Acquisition Department

149. Which classification scheme is the most widely used globally?

A. Library of Congress Classification

B. Dewey Decimal Classification
C. Bliss Bibliographic Classification
D. Universal Decimal Classification
Answer: B. Dewey Decimal Classification

150. What does CAS stand for in library terms?

A. Cataloging Assistance System

B. Current Awareness Services
C. Collection Arrangement Strategy
D. Circulation Access Services
Answer: B. Current Awareness Services

151. What is the primary aim of reprographic services in a library?

A. Cataloging books
B. Shelving returned materials
C. Duplicating and preserving resources
D. Tracking overdue books
Answer: C. Duplicating and preserving resources
152. Which library resource is classified as printed material?

A. E-books
B. Journals
C. DVDs
D. Audiobooks
Answer: B. Journals

153. What is a gazetteer primarily used for?

A. Providing geographic location details

B. Summarizing periodicals
C. Listing government policies
D. Displaying annual statistics
Answer: A. Providing geographic location details

154. What is the role of the Reference Section in a library?

A. Managing overdue fines

B. Handling user queries and offering assistance
C. Purchasing new materials
D. Shelving books
Answer: B. Handling user queries and offering assistance

155. What type of library resource is updated annually with current data?

A. Almanac
B. Dictionary
C. Periodical
D. Journal
Answer: A. Almanac

156. Which catalog type allows access to library collections online?

A. Book catalog
B. Card catalog
C. Sheaf catalog
D. OPAC
Answer: D. OPAC

157. Which classification scheme assigns numeric codes to subjects?

A. Dewey Decimal Classification

B. Library of Congress Classification
C. Bliss Bibliographic Classification
D. Universal Decimal Classification
Answer: A. Dewey Decimal Classification

158. What is the purpose of a bibliography?

A. To provide a list of books on a subject or by an author

B. To summarize a journal article
C. To categorize books by classification
D. To display catalog rules
Answer: A. To provide a list of books on a subject or by an author

159. What is the primary function of a catalog in a library?

A. Preserving old books

B. Listing and organizing available resources
C. Organizing book lending schedules
D. Hosting public events
Answer: B. Listing and organizing available resources

160. What is the primary role of an academic library?

A. Supporting recreational reading

B. Preserving cultural artifacts
C. Facilitating research and academic growth
D. Maintaining public archives
Answer: C. Facilitating research and academic growth

161. Which library division manages journal subscriptions?

A. Circulation Section
B. Acquisition Department
C. Technical Services Division
D. Serials Division
Answer: D. Serials Division

162. What is the purpose of Current Awareness Services?

A. Shelving newly returned books

B. Informing users about newly acquired resources
C. Handling overdue fines
D. Managing book reservations
Answer: B. Informing users about newly acquired resources
163. What type of material combines visual and auditory elements?

A. Textbooks
B. Audiobooks
C. Audiovisual resources
D. Journals
Answer: C. Audiovisual resources

164. Which classification scheme uses a combination of letters and numbers?

A. Dewey Decimal Classification

B. Universal Decimal Classification
C. Library of Congress Classification
D. Bliss Bibliographic Classification
Answer: C. Library of Congress Classification

165. What is the purpose of library ethics?

A. To ensure fair use of library resources

B. To increase borrowing rates
C. To classify books systematically
D. To create bibliographies
Answer: A. To ensure fair use of library resources

166. What type of library serves communities regardless of age or status?

A. Academic library
B. Public library
C. Special library
D. Private library
Answer: B. Public library

167. What is an example of a periodical index?

A. Nigerian Yearbook
B. Chemical Abstracts
C. Oxford Dictionary
D. The World Almanac
Answer: B. Chemical Abstracts

168. Which section is the first point of contact for library users?

A. Technical Services Division

B. Acquisition Department
C. Circulation Section
D. Serials Division
Answer: C. Circulation Section

169. Which library resource lists geographic features and population details?

A. Atlas
B. Gazetteer
C. Almanac
D. Journal
Answer: B. Gazetteer

170. What is the significance of a library's accession number?

A. It identifies a book’s physical location

B. It tracks overdue books
C. It uniquely identifies each acquired material
D. It serves as a user account identifier
Answer: C. It uniquely identifies each acquired material

171. What is the primary function of reprographic services?

A. Cataloging books
B. Duplicating and preserving materials
C. Creating bibliographies
D. Managing overdue fines
Answer: B. Duplicating and preserving materials

172. Which library resource is known for providing statistical data from the
previous year?

A. Encyclopedia
B. Yearbook
C. Periodical
D. Directory
Answer: B. Yearbook

173. What is a primary feature of OPAC compared to other catalogs?

A. Limited to library premises

B. Requires manual entry updates
C. Offers remote and online access
D. Does not display bibliographic details
Answer: C. Offers remote and online access
174. Which division handles cataloging and processing new books?

A. Acquisition Department
B. Technical Services Division
C. Readers Services Division
D. Reference Section
Answer: B. Technical Services Division

175. What is the role of bibliographic citations in academic work?

A. To avoid plagiarism
B. To summarize journal articles
C. To create abstracts
D. To classify books
Answer: A. To avoid plagiarism

176. What is the main purpose of inter-library loans?

A. To lend books between libraries

B. To reduce overdue fines
C. To track book availability
D. To preserve rare collections
Answer: A. To lend books between libraries

177. Which library service offers quick answers to user queries?

A. Reference services
B. Lending services
C. Current Awareness Services
D. Reprographic services
Answer: A. Reference services

178. Which library division registers users and issues borrower cards?

A. Reference Section
B. Circulation Section
C. Acquisition Department
D. Serials Division
Answer: B. Circulation Section

179. What type of resource provides maps and geographic data?

A. Atlas
B. Directory
C. Periodical
D. Almanac
Answer: A. Atlas

180. Which library resource provides concise information on a subject?

A. Manual
B. Textbook
C. Encyclopedia
D. Directory
Answer: C. Encyclopedia

181. Which library type serves a nation’s information needs and preserves its
intellectual output?

A. Public library
B. Academic library
C. National library
D. Special library
Answer: C. National library

182. Which library resource lists businesses and organizations in a region?

A. Yearbook
B. Directory
C. Gazetteer
D. Periodical
Answer: B. Directory

183. What is the purpose of a catalog card in traditional library systems?

A. Storing digital copies of books

B. Organizing books by author or subject
C. Tracking overdue books
D. Issuing library membership cards
Answer: B. Organizing books by author or subject

184. Which classification scheme is widely used in public libraries?

A. Bliss Bibliographic Classification

B. Dewey Decimal Classification
C. Library of Congress Classification
D. Universal Decimal Classification
Answer: B. Dewey Decimal Classification

185. What is the primary role of the Acquisition Department?

A. Issuing overdue fines
B. Selecting and purchasing library materials
C. Assisting users with reference queries
D. Shelving returned books
Answer: B. Selecting and purchasing library materials

186. Which of the following is an example of a printed library resource?

A. DVDs
B. Periodicals
C. Audiobooks
D. Video tapes
Answer: B. Periodicals

187. What type of library serves students and faculty in tertiary institutions?

A. Academic library
B. School library
C. Public library
D. Private library
Answer: A. Academic library

188. Which library service involves borrowing books from sister libraries?

A. Lending services
B. Current Awareness Services
C. Inter-library loans
D. Reference services
Answer: C. Inter-library loans

189. What type of resource is commonly found in a Serials Division?

A. Textbooks
B. Newspapers and magazines
C. Maps and atlases
D. Directories
Answer: B. Newspapers and magazines

190. What does plagiarism in academic work violate?

A. Library ethics
B. Lending policies
C. Copyright laws
D. Bibliographic rules
Answer: C. Copyright laws

191. What is the purpose of a library catalog?

A. Shelving books
B. Listing and organizing library resources
C. Conducting research for users
D. Generating library revenue
Answer: B. Listing and organizing library resources

192. Which library resource offers concise factual data, including weather and
astronomical information?

A. Yearbook
B. Almanac
C. Atlas
D. Gazetteer
Answer: B. Almanac

193. What is the role of the Circulation Section?

A. Registering users and issuing library cards

B. Acquiring new materials
C. Cataloging books
D. Hosting library events
Answer: A. Registering users and issuing library cards

194. Which library division is responsible for cataloging and classification?

A. Technical Services Division

B. Serials Division
C. Acquisition Department
D. Readers Services Division
Answer: A. Technical Services Division

195. Which library ethics rule prohibits group discussions?

A. Observing silence
B. Restricting food and drinks
C. Maintaining orderly conduct
D. Limiting book borrowing
Answer: A. Observing silence
196. What is an abstract primarily used for?

A. Providing a detailed analysis of a topic

B. Giving a brief summary of a publication
C. Listing books available in the library
D. Explaining library classification schemes
Answer: B. Giving a brief summary of a publication

197. Which classification scheme is known for its use of mixed notation?

A. Bliss Bibliographic Classification

B. Dewey Decimal Classification
C. Library of Congress Classification
D. Universal Decimal Classification
Answer: C. Library of Congress Classification

198. Which library resource provides statistical data for a given year?

A. Encyclopedia
B. Yearbook
C. Gazetteer
D. Periodical
Answer: B. Yearbook

199. What is the purpose of bibliographic citations?

A. To reduce plagiarism and give credit to sources

B. To organize books by classification
C. To create abstracts of articles
D. To summarize journal entries
Answer: A. To reduce plagiarism and give credit to sources

200. Which library service allows users to access newly acquired resources?

A. Current Awareness Services

B. Lending services
C. Reference services
D. Reprographic services
Answer: A. Current Awareness Services

201. Which department in a library is concerned with the administrative

functions?
A. Reference Section
B. Administrative Department
C. Readers Services Division
D. Serials Division
Answer: B. Administrative Department

202. Which library rule addresses the misuse of mobile phones?

A. All users must maintain silence

B. Mobile phones are strictly prohibited
C. Use of mobile phones is allowed in specific areas
D. Users can text but not call
Answer: B. Mobile phones are strictly prohibited

203. What is a significant feature of the Library of Congress Classification

Scheme?

A. It uses a pure numeric system

B. It includes 26 letters of the alphabet
C. It uses 21 out of 26 letters for classification
D. It only focuses on historical texts
Answer: C. It uses 21 out of 26 letters for classification

204. What does the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) provide that card
catalogs do not?

A. Detailed handwritten entries

B. Physical access to materials
C. Interactive searching and remote access
D. Alphabetically arranged books
Answer: C. Interactive searching and remote access

205. What does the term "accessioning" mean in a library context?

A. Recording books in a register with a unique serial number

B. Arranging books alphabetically on shelves
C. Lending books to library users
D. Classifying books by subject
Answer: A. Recording books in a register with a unique serial number

206. Which classification scheme uses Arabic numerals and is commonly used in
schools?
A. Library of Congress Classification
B. Universal Decimal Classification
C. Dewey Decimal Classification
D. Bliss Bibliographic Classification
Answer: C. Dewey Decimal Classification

207. What is the purpose of the Readers Advisory Service?

A. To create bibliographies
B. To recommend resources and assist with library facilities
C. To manage overdue books
D. To purchase library materials
Answer: B. To recommend resources and assist with library facilities

208. What type of library contains private collections reflecting the owner's
interests?

A. National library
B. Public library
C. Private library
D. Academic library
Answer: C. Private library

209. What is a major limitation of card catalogs compared to OPAC?

A. They cannot be alphabetically arranged

B. They require manual updating
C. They are not accessible to users
D. They contain incomplete information
Answer: B. They require manual updating

210. What is the significance of a call number in a library?

A. It identifies books that are overdue

B. It links users to a book's location on the shelf
C. It provides a summary of the book's content
D. It replaces the library card system
Answer: B. It links users to a book's location on the shelf

211. Which section in the library stocks pamphlets and academic journals?

A. Readers Services Division

B. Serials Division
C. Acquisition Department
D. Technical Services Division
Answer: B. Serials Division

212. What is the main role of the Reference Section?

A. Lending books to users

B. Answering queries and providing research assistance
C. Storing periodicals
D. Managing overdue fines
Answer: B. Answering queries and providing research assistance

213. What is the purpose of a sheaf catalog?

A. To display the library's rules and regulations

B. To organize materials for staff use only
C. To hold catalog entries in a loose-leaf binder for easy updating
D. To store government publications
Answer: C. To hold catalog entries in a loose-leaf binder for easy updating

214. Which ethical rule prohibits entering restricted areas in the library?

A. Smoking is not allowed

B. Bags must be kept outside
C. Users must not enter staff-only areas without permission
D. Food and drinks are not permitted
Answer: C. Users must not enter staff-only areas without permission

215. What is the primary purpose of "Current Awareness Services" in a library?

A. To alert users about overdue books

B. To provide updates on new library acquisitions
C. To assist users in finding reference materials
D. To duplicate and preserve rare books
Answer: B. To provide updates on new library acquisitions

216. What type of library is primarily responsible for preserving the intellectual
output of a nation?

A. National library
B. Public library
C. Academic library
D. Special library
Answer: A. National library
217. What is an important characteristic of non-reference materials?

A. They are consulted for specific information

B. They are primarily for research purposes
C. They are available for borrowing by users
D. They include atlases and almanacs
Answer: C. They are available for borrowing by users

218. What is the purpose of inter-library loans?

A. To provide books to the public for free

B. To share resources between cooperating libraries
C. To replace lost or damaged books
D. To duplicate rare collections
Answer: B. To share resources between cooperating libraries

219. Which of these is an example of a printed reference material?

A. DVDs
B. Audio cassettes
C. Dictionaries
D. Online databases
Answer: C. Dictionaries

220. Which library division ensures the smooth operation of cataloging and
classification?

A. Administrative Department
B. Readers Services Division
C. Technical Services Division
D. Serials Division
Answer: C. Technical Services Division

221. What are the four components that make up a library?

A. Staff, shelves, books, and readers

B. Resources, personnel, building, and users
C. Computers, catalog, building, and rules
D. Materials, books, borrowers, and organization
Answer: B. Resources, personnel, building, and users

222. Which type of library provides services to nursery, primary, and secondary
schools?
A. Public library
B. Academic library
C. School library
D. Private library
Answer: C. School library

223. What is the primary aim of the Technical Services Division?

A. Maintaining library databases

B. Shelving returned books
C. Cataloging and processing materials
D. Registering library users
Answer: C. Cataloging and processing materials

224. Which library division is responsible for managing statistical records of

daily transactions?

A. Serials Division
B. Circulation Section
C. Acquisition Department
D. Reference Section
Answer: B. Circulation Section

225. What is the primary responsibility of the Administrative Department in a

library?

A. Cataloging books
B. Overseeing overall library operations
C. Issuing borrower cards
D. Processing overdue fines
Answer: B. Overseeing overall library operations

226. Which resource is categorized as an e-resource?

A. Printed journals
B. Audiobooks
C. Electronic books (e-books)
D. Pamphlets
Answer: C. Electronic books (e-books)

227. Which feature on the Uniosun OPAC allows for social interaction?
A. Newspaper archives
B. Chatting facility
C. Book reservation
D. Free e-book downloads
Answer: B. Chatting facility

228. What is the primary function of a union catalog?

A. Compiling resources of multiple libraries

B. Managing overdue fines
C. Organizing books by subject
D. Issuing library memberships
Answer: A. Compiling resources of multiple libraries

229. What is the purpose of a shelf list catalog?

A. To record borrowing activity

B. To organize books by shelf location
C. To assist with cataloging tasks
D. To serve as a union catalog for users
Answer: B. To organize books by shelf location

230. What is an example of a subject catalog?

A. A listing of books by their title

B. A catalog organized alphabetically by author
C. A catalog arranged by the topics of materials
D. A catalog available only online
Answer: C. A catalog arranged by the topics of materials

231. Which classification scheme includes subject subdivisions using letters of the
alphabet?

A. Dewey Decimal Classification

B. Library of Congress Classification
C. Bliss Bibliographic Classification
D. Universal Decimal Classification
Answer: B. Library of Congress Classification

232. What is the role of the Readers Services Division?

A. Issuing library cards and assisting with resource access

B. Shelving and cataloging books
C. Managing the library’s online database
D. Purchasing new library materials
Answer: A. Issuing library cards and assisting with resource access

233. What is an example of a printed reference material?

A. Audiovisual recordings
B. E-journals
C. Encyclopedias
D. Sound films
Answer: C. Encyclopedias

234. Which library service involves searching for books by author, title, or
subject?

A. Lending services
B. Current Awareness Services
C. Cataloging
D. Reference services
Answer: D. Reference services

235. Which library ethics rule applies to serial publications and reference books?

A. They can be borrowed for up to two weeks

B. They must remain within the library premises
C. They can be accessed without library registration
D. They are only available to academic staff
Answer: B. They must remain within the library premises

236. What does the Circulation Section do with materials returned by

borrowers?

A. Disposes of them if overdue

B. Shelves them and organizes them
C. Sends them for cataloging again
D. Lends them out immediately to other users
Answer: B. Shelves them and organizes them

237. What is the recommended textbook category in library resources?

A. Study/Teaching materials
B. Research materials
C. Non-printed resources
D. Audio-visual materials
Answer: A. Study/Teaching materials
238. What does the Serials Division manage apart from academic journals?

A. Books and monographs

B. Periodicals like newspapers and magazines
C. Manuscripts and theses
D. Research grant notices
Answer: B. Periodicals like newspapers and magazines

239. What type of library material provides background information and

bibliographies for further reading?

A. Dictionary
B. Encyclopedia
C. Periodical index
D. Atlas
Answer: B. Encyclopedia

240. Which of the following materials is typically stored in the Reference

Section?

A. Periodicals
B. Theses
C. Government publications
D. Dictionaries
Answer: D. Dictionaries

241. Which department is responsible for making library OPAC functional?

A. Administrative Department
B. Technical Services Division
C. Readers Services Division
D. Serials Division
Answer: B. Technical Services Division

242. What type of library resource is a thesis?

A. Study/Teaching material
B. Research material
C. Non-printed resource
D. Reference material
Answer: B. Research material

243. Which catalog form has fallen out of fashion due to modernization?
A. Book catalog
B. Card catalog
C. Sheaf catalog
D. Online catalog
Answer: C. Sheaf catalog

244. What does the abbreviation DDC stand for in library classification?

A. Dewey Decimal Classification

B. Digital Data Catalog
C. Document Description Code
D. Directory of Decimal Classification
Answer: A. Dewey Decimal Classification

245. Which library service is specifically aimed at fostering effective duplication

and preservation?

A. Lending services
B. Current Awareness Services
C. Reprographic services
D. Inter-library loans
Answer: C. Reprographic services

246. What is the purpose of the Library Clearance Certificate issued by the
Circulation Section?

A. To allow users to borrow more books

B. To confirm that users have returned all borrowed materials
C. To track overdue fines
D. To record library membership
Answer: B. To confirm that users have returned all borrowed materials

247. Which resource provides short summaries of articles to help researchers

decide on their relevance?

A. Indexes
B. Abstracts
C. Directories
D. Handbooks
Answer: B. Abstracts

248. Which of these is NOT a role of the National Library?

A. Lending materials to individuals
B. Preserving the intellectual output of a nation
C. Catering to the country’s information needs
D. Providing leadership to other libraries
Answer: A. Lending materials to individuals

249. What is the purpose of a catalog in a library?

A. To list overdue books

B. To provide detailed bibliographies
C. To serve as a key to the library’s collections
D. To track borrowing history
Answer: C. To serve as a key to the library’s collections

250. What is a significant feature of a union catalog?

A. Displays resources from a single library

B. Provides aggregated listings from multiple libraries
C. Offers detailed bibliographies
D. Categorizes materials by subject
Answer: B. Provides aggregated listings from multiple libraries

251. What is an example of an audio library resource?

A. Audiobooks
B. Atlases
C. Directories
D. Encyclopedias
Answer: A. Audiobooks

252. What is the primary focus of a private library?

A. To support the educational needs of students

B. To cater to the specific interests of its owner
C. To offer free access to the public
D. To provide inter-library loan services
Answer: B. To cater to the specific interests of its owner

253. What type of library caters to teaching and learning needs of schools?

A. Academic library
B. Public library
C. School library
D. National library
Answer: C. School library

254. Which of the following is NOT categorized as a printed library resource?

A. Periodicals
B. Encyclopedias
C. Video cassettes
D. Government publications
Answer: C. Video cassettes

255. What does a shelf list catalog provide?

A. Bibliographic details of books

B. Subject-based listings of resources
C. A record of books by their shelf location
D. Details of overdue materials
Answer: C. A record of books by their shelf location

FURTHER ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

1. Information about latitudes and longitudes can be found in a

a. Yearbook
b. Journal
c. Guide
d. Annual
e. Gazetteer

Answer: e. Gazetteer

2. In order to be able to operate a machine, consult a/an

a. Directory
b. Annual
c. Manual
d. Index
e. Yearbook

Answer: c. Manual

3. _____ gives brief summaries of the content of journal articles.

a. Textbooks
b. Directories
c. Conference proceedings
d. Abstracting journals
e. Indexing journals

Answer: d. Abstracting journals

4. Identify the odd one out of the following:

a. Encyclopedia
b. Dictionary
c. Atlas
d. Annual
e. Journal

Answer: d. Annual
Reason: Encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, and journal are reference materials, whereas "annual"
refers to periodic publications.

5. A reference tool that contains a collection of maps is called

a. Gazetteers
b. Atlas
c. Catalogue
d. Travel guide

Answer: b. Atlas

6. One of the following is an example of a printed form of recorded knowledge.

a. Indexes
b. Microcards
c. Microfiche
d. Slides

Answer: b. Microcards

7. A typical example of a general encyclopedia is

a. Encyclopedia Americana
b. Entomology Encyclopedia

Answer: a. Encyclopedia Americana

8. All but one of the following is not a serial publication.
a. Encyclopedia
b. Journals
c. Magazine
d. Newspapers

Answer: a. Encyclopedia
Reason: Encyclopedias are not published serially; they are reference books typically published
in volumes.

9. A visitor to a new destination needs to consult _____ for hotel accommodation.

a. Directory
b. Almanac
c. Bibliography
d. Dictionary

Answer: a. Directory

10. Gazetteer is an example of _____

a. Government document
b. Statistical material
c. Travel guide
d. Geographic material

Answer: d. Geographic material

11. The relevant source needed to review the events of the past year in Federal University
of Technology of Akure is
a. Yearbook
b. Annual
c. Abstract
d. Dictionary

Answer: b. Annual

12. _____ is another name for annuals.

a. Encyclopedia
b. Yearbooks
c. Manuals
d. Gazetteers
e. Travel guides

Answer: b. Yearbooks

13. Circulation unit of FUTA library performs all these services except:
a. Reference services
b. Registration of new users
c. Reservation services
d. Lending services

Answer: a. Reference services

14. Libraries can cooperate in the production of databases through _____

a. Software
b. Shelving
c. Weeding
d. Networking

Answer: d. Networking

15. Libraries attached to firms, government departments, ministries, and hospitals are
called _____
a. School libraries
b. Public libraries
c. Research libraries
d. Special libraries
e. National libraries

Answer: d. Special libraries

16. The library which is most available to the citizens of a community is _____
a. General library
b. Public library

Answer: b. Public library

17. Services rendered in the university library include all but
a. Assigning International Standard Book Number
b. Reading and borrowing facilities
c. Provision of sitting and studying space
d. Photocopying services for library users

Answer: a. Assigning International Standard Book Number

18. _____ is the same as electronic library.

a. Virtual library
b. Visual library
c. Digital library
d. Options a and b
e. Options a and c

Answer: e. Options a and c

(Both Virtual Library and Digital Library are equivalent to an electronic library.)

19. Which unit in the library provides the accession numbers of books?
a. Serials
b. Acquisitions
c. Circulation
d. Cataloguing

Answer: b. Acquisitions

20. All the following are major merits of GNS 103 except
a. The beauty of a library building
b. Information literacy for lifelong learning
c. Research
d. Identify, locate, and use information for academic activities
e. Exposure to different information sources and resources

Answer: a. The beauty of a library building

21. _____ is not a unit in the University Library, FUTA.

a. Research, Government Publications and Special Documents Unit
b. Africana Unit
c. Multimedia Resources Unit
d. E-Resources Unit

Answer: b. Africana Unit

22. The main component of a call number is

a. Accession number
b. Subject number
c. Title number
d. Author number

Answer: a. Accession number

23. _____ is located at the bottom left-hand side of the catalogue card.
a. Call number
b. ISBN number
c. Accession number
d. Reference number
e. Page number

Answer: a. Call number

24. One of this is not a kind or type of catalogue

a. Classified catalogue
b. Divided catalogue
c. Card catalogue
d. Union catalogue

Answer: b. Divided catalogue

25. The Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme arranges all knowledge into _____ broad
subject categories.

Answer: 10 broad subject categories

26. In the Library of Congress Classification Scheme "L", "S", "T" and "M" stand for
_____ in that order.
a. Science, Agriculture, Technology and Medicine
b. Agriculture, Science, Music and Law
c. Law, Science, Technology and Mathematics
d. Education, Agriculture, Technology and Music

Answer: d. Education, Agriculture, Technology and Music

The Library of Congress Classification Scheme assigns letters for subject categories:

• L: Education
• S: Agriculture
• T: Technology
• M: Music

27. An OPAC has one of the following characteristics:

a. It is online
b. It is found on a 3” by 5” card
c. The entries in it are arranged alphabetically
d. It has limited access points

Answer: a. It is online

28. Library of Congress classification scheme uses _____ notation.

a. Numeric
b. Incomplete
c. Alpha-numeric
d. Combined

Answer: c. Alpha-numeric

29. One of the combinations below is an example of a type of library catalogue.

a. Omnipotent and Omnipresent catalogue
b. Classified and Dictionary catalogue
c. Uniform and Endform catalogue
d. Union and Unit catalogue

Answer: b. Classified and Dictionary catalogue

30. OPAC users can get information about the library holdings through the following
except:
a. Title
b. Subject
c. Accession number
d. Classified number
e. Alphabetically by author

Answer: d. Classified number

31. Which of the following numbers is not found on a catalogue card?

a. Publisher’s number
b. Accession number
c. Call number
d. Number of pages

Answer: b. Accession number

32. All these are library software except:

a. SLAM
b. Alice for Windows
c. Cutter Table
d. X-Lib

Answer: c. Cutter Table

33. _____ is a list of information materials in a particular collection.

a. A catalogue
b. Classification
c. A biography
d. A bibliography

Answer: a. A catalogue

34. Library automation is the use of IT applications to accomplish the following library
tasks except:
a. Acquiring books in the library
b. Organizing books in the library
c. Circulating library materials
d. Ensuring quick access to books

Answer: a. Acquiring books in the library

35. A large collection of data stored in a computer system that can be found and used easily
is known as
A. online data
B. online files
C. journals and books
D. database
E. fields
Answer: D. database

36. Wikipedia is ___________

A. a print encyclopedia
B. an online encyclopedia
C. a search engine
D. a directory
Answer: B. an online encyclopedia

37. A URL address is used to

A. locate a website
B. locate a residential address
C. locate a domain name
D. locate a search engine
Answer: A. locate a website

38. A volume of a journal is ready for binding when

A. all the issues are complete
B. the issues and index are available
C. all pages are available
D. all index are complete
E. all articles and volume numbers are complete
Answer: A. all the issues are complete

39. Which of these is involved in a search strategy?

A. Reading every book available on the shelf
B. Copying relevant information verbatim
C. Underlining all the relevant information in the textbook
D. Identification of all the key words for search purpose
Answer: D. Identification of all the key words for search purpose

40. Referencing helps the researcher to do one of the following:

A. paraphrase
B. avoid plagiarism
C. identify errors by the author
D. increase the number of pages
Answer: B. avoid plagiarism

41. When evaluating a website for quality during research, all the following factors should
be considered except:
A. Authority
B. Currency
C. Institution the website is affiliated to
D. Time of download
Answer: D. Time of download

42. All but one of the following is not a reason for inclusion of library tour in the teaching
of GNS 103: Information Retrieval.
A. To familiarize students with the information resources in the library
B. To allow students to be able to know the various sections of the library so as to know where to
obtain information
C. To force students to use the library
D. To inculcate library skills in students so as to make them lifelong users
Answer: C. To force students to use the library

43. In a standard book, an index is ___________

A. for identification of author
B. part of the book preface
C. an alphabetical listing of words and their location in the book
D. the author’s profile
Answer: C. an alphabetical listing of words and their location in the book

44. All of these technologies are available in the University Library except
A. Library Management Software
B. Online Repository
C. OPAC
D. Online databases
E. Sequential Management Repository
Answer: E. Sequential Management Repository

45. The Great Soviet Encyclopedia is strongly biased to ___________

A. British events
B. African events
C. American events
D. Russian events
E. None of the above
Answer: D. Russian events

The following questions require short answers:

46. Encyclopaedia Britannica has only ___________ volumes.

Answer: 32

47. A journal belongs to ___________ class of library information resources.

Answer: Serials

48. Theses and Dissertations in the University Library FUTA are located in ___________
unit of the library.
Answer: Research and Reference

49. A letter obtained from a user’s library that permits him or her to make use of other
libraries is known as ___________.
Answer: Letter of Introduction

50. Addresses and detailed information about the City University of New York can be
obtained from ___________ in the Reference Unit of the library.
Answer: Directories

51. A short description of a book written at the back cover of the book for promotional
purpose is ___________.
Answer: Blurb

52. A medium for communicating research findings by scholars is called ___________.

Answer: Journal
53. The rooms at the entrance of the library where users can keep their bags are called
___________.
Answer: Cloakrooms

54. A reference material that gives sketches about Ban Ki Moon in the University Library
is called ___________.
Answer: Biography

55. ___________ is a characteristic of reference materials.

Answer: Non-circulating

56. ___________ is a type of material found in the Multimedia Unit.

Answer: Audiovisual

57. The twin processes involved in organizing library resources for easy retrieval are
___________ and ___________.
Answer: Cataloguing, Classification

58. Emerald, AGORA, and TEEAL are some examples of ___________.

Answer: Online Databases

59. The classification schemes commonly used in public libraries is ___________.

Answer: Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

60. The ordering and purchase of new books is the responsibility of the ___________ unit.
Answer: Acquisition