GLC Technology and Digital Resources 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which metadata standard is most commonly used by libraries to describe digital objects in institutional repositories?
- Dublin Core (Correct answer)
- MARC 21
- EAD
- MODS
Correct answer: Dublin Core
Dublin Core is widely adopted for describing digital objects in repositories due to its simplicity and interoperability.
Question 2: A library wants to allow other systems to harvest its catalog records automatically. Which protocol should it implement?
- OAI-PMH (Correct answer)
- Z39.50
- SRU
- LDAP
Correct answer: OAI-PMH
OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) enables automated collection of metadata between repositories.
Question 3: What does the term 'federated search' mean in the context of library technology?
- Simultaneously querying multiple databases from a single interface (Correct answer)
- Sharing catalog records between member libraries
- Limiting searches to a single trusted database
- Organizing search results by government agency
Correct answer: Simultaneously querying multiple databases from a single interface
Federated search sends a single query to multiple databases simultaneously and aggregates results in one interface.
Question 4: Which file format is most appropriate for preserving digital images at archival quality?
- TIFF (Correct answer)
- JPEG
- PNG
- GIF
Correct answer: TIFF
TIFF is the preferred archival image format because it is lossless and widely supported by preservation systems.
Question 5: A librarian is evaluating an e-book platform's DRM restrictions. Which restriction most limits patron access?
- Simultaneous user limits on titles (Correct answer)
- Requiring library card login
- Offering offline reading
- Providing EPUB downloads
Correct answer: Simultaneous user limits on titles
Simultaneous user limits prevent multiple patrons from borrowing the same e-book at once, directly restricting access.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a link resolver in a library's electronic resource infrastructure?
- To connect citation records to full-text content (Correct answer)
- To verify URLs in the library catalog
- To authenticate remote users
- To manage interlibrary loan requests
Correct answer: To connect citation records to full-text content
A link resolver uses OpenURL to connect a citation found in one database to the full text available through the library's subscriptions.
Question 7: Which practice best supports digital inclusion for patrons with visual impairments when providing online resources?
- Ensuring all digital content meets WCAG accessibility guidelines (Correct answer)
- Providing printed alternatives to all digital content
- Restricting access to only screen-reader-compatible databases
- Training staff to read content aloud on request
Correct answer: Ensuring all digital content meets WCAG accessibility guidelines
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance ensures digital content is accessible to users with visual and other disabilities.
GLC Technology and Digital Resources 2
Which metadata standard is most commonly used by libraries to describe digital objects in institutional repositories?