Cataloging and Metadata Flashcards
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Which MARC field is used to record the ISBN of a bibliographic item?
Answer: 020
MARC field 020 is designated for the International Standard Book Number (ISBN).
In RDA cataloging, the term 'manifestation' refers to which of the following?
Answer: The physical embodiment of an expression of a work
In the FRBR/RDA model, a manifestation is the physical embodiment of an expression, such as a particular edition.
The Dublin Core element set includes how many core metadata elements?
Answer: 15
Dublin Core consists of 15 core elements designed for simple, cross-domain resource description.
Which cataloging rule governs the choice of 'preferred name' for a person in RDA?
Answer: Use the name by which the person is most commonly known
RDA instructs catalogers to use the name by which a person is most commonly known as the preferred name.
What is the purpose of a 'scope note' in a controlled vocabulary or thesaurus?
Answer: To provide instructions on when and how to apply a term
Scope notes clarify the specific meaning and intended usage of a term within the vocabulary.
In the Dewey Decimal Classification system, which main class covers literature?
Answer: 800
DDC class 800 covers literature, including poetry, drama, and fiction in various languages.
Which metadata standard is specifically designed for describing learning objects and educational resources?
Answer: LOM (Learning Object Metadata)
IEEE LOM (Learning Object Metadata) is the standard designed specifically for educational and training resources.