Library Technology and Systems Flashcards
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Which protocol is used by library systems to exchange bibliographic records between institutions?
Answer: Z39.50
Z39.50 is the ANSI/NISO standard protocol specifically designed for searching and retrieving bibliographic information across library systems.
What does the acronym OPAC stand for in library technology?
Answer: Online Public Access Catalog
OPAC stands for Online Public Access Catalog, the publicly accessible interface that allows users to search a library's holdings.
Which MARC field contains the main entry for a personal name as author?
Answer: 100
MARC field 100 is the Main Entry—Personal Name field, used to record the primary responsible party when it is an individual.
A library wants to implement linked data to connect its catalog to the broader web. Which vocabulary is most commonly used for this purpose?
Answer: Schema.org and BIBFRAME
BIBFRAME (Bibliographic Framework) combined with Schema.org vocabularies is the standard approach for exposing library linked data on the web.
What is the primary function of an ERM (Electronic Resource Management) system in a library?
Answer: Managing licenses, access rights, and lifecycle of e-resources
ERM systems handle the complex workflows of acquiring, activating, managing licenses, and monitoring usage statistics for electronic resources.
Which standard defines the framework for interoperability between library systems through a service-oriented architecture?
Answer: NCIP (NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol)
NCIP is the NISO standard that enables communication between self-service devices, ILS systems, and other library applications for circulation transactions.
In the context of ILS (Integrated Library Systems), what does the acquisitions module primarily handle?
Answer: Ordering, receiving, and invoicing of library materials
The acquisitions module manages the purchasing workflow including purchase orders, vendor records, fund accounting, and receiving of new items.