Technology and Digital Resources Flashcards

Which metadata standard is most commonly used by libraries to describe digital objects in institutional repositories?

Answer: Dublin Core

Dublin Core is widely adopted for describing digital objects in repositories due to its simplicity and interoperability.

A library wants to allow other systems to harvest its catalog records automatically. Which protocol should it implement?

Answer: OAI-PMH

OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) enables automated collection of metadata between repositories.

What does the term 'federated search' mean in the context of library technology?

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.

Which file format is most appropriate for preserving digital images at archival quality?

Answer: TIFF

TIFF is the preferred archival image format because it is lossless and widely supported by preservation systems.

A librarian is evaluating an e-book platform's DRM restrictions. Which restriction most limits patron access?

Answer: Simultaneous user limits on titles

Simultaneous user limits prevent multiple patrons from borrowing the same e-book at once, directly restricting access.

What is the primary purpose of a link resolver in a library's electronic resource infrastructure?

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.

Which practice best supports digital inclusion for patrons with visual impairments when providing online resources?

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.