Information Access and Delivery Flashcards
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What is a 'knowledge base' in the context of electronic resource management (ERM)?
Answer: A database of information about a library's licensed electronic resources and their coverage
In ERM, a knowledge base tracks details about licensed e-resources including titles, coverage dates, and access URLs.
A patron asks for help finding a primary source document about the Civil Rights Movement. Which resource type is most appropriate?
Answer: Digitized archival collections or special collections databases
Primary sources such as letters, speeches, and photographs are found in archival and special collections, often digitized for access.
Which protocol is commonly used for harvesting metadata between digital repositories?
Answer: OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting)
OAI-PMH enables repositories to share metadata records with aggregators and search systems in a standardized way.
What does 'document delivery service' provide that traditional ILL does not always offer?
Answer: Faster fee-based delivery of article copies directly to patrons
Document delivery services provide rapid, often fee-based electronic copies of articles or chapters, bypassing typical ILL timelines.
In Georgia, 'GALILEO' primarily provides what service to library patrons?
Answer: Statewide access to licensed databases and electronic resources
GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online) provides Georgians with access to hundreds of licensed databases and full-text resources.
Which cataloging practice supports information discovery across multiple library systems?
Answer: Copy cataloging using shared MARC records from OCLC
Copy cataloging leverages shared records from OCLC WorldCat, reducing duplication of effort and promoting standardization.
A library is evaluating a new database subscription. Which factor is most critical to assess for patron information access?
Answer: Relevance of content to patron needs and curriculum
Content relevance to the library's community and patron information needs is the primary criterion for database selection.