GLC Reference Services and Research Support 2

Question 1

What does the Boolean operator 'AND' do when used in a library database search?

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Narrows the search by requiring both terms to appear in each result

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Broadens the search by including results containing either term

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Excludes one of the terms from the search results

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Ranks results by relevance to the first term entered

Question 2

What is the purpose of a controlled vocabulary (subject heading) in library catalogs and databases?

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To standardize terminology so that materials on the same topic are grouped together regardless of the words used

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To limit access to sensitive topics

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To replace keyword searching entirely in modern catalogs

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To provide an author's preferred spelling of technical terms

Question 3

Which database is most appropriate for finding peer-reviewed biomedical and health sciences research?

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PubMed/MEDLINE

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ERIC

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PsycINFO

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JSTOR

Question 4

What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and what is its primary function?

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A service that allows patrons to borrow materials not owned by their local library from another library

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A program that allows libraries to share staff across institutions

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A federal grant program that funds library collections

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A software system for managing library circulation

Question 5

Which component of the CRAAP test evaluates whether a source's content is biased or objective?

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Purpose

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Currency

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Relevance

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Authority

Question 6

What is 'information literacy' as defined by the American Library Association (ALA)?

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The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and use it effectively

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The ability to read and write at an advanced level

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Proficiency in using digital library systems and databases

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Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal Classification system

Question 7

Which Georgia-specific resource consortium provides shared access to electronic databases for K-12 school and public libraries across the state?

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GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online)

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LYRASIS

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Georgia Public Library Service Direct Access Program

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OCLC WorldShare