Library Technology and Systems Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the OpenURL standard in library systems?
Answer: To link from a citation to full-text resources using context-sensitive linking
OpenURL (ANSI/NISO Z39.88) transports metadata about a resource to a link resolver, which finds appropriate full-text sources available to the user.
Which metadata schema was specifically designed by Dublin Core Metadata Initiative and uses 15 core elements?
Answer: Dublin Core Metadata Element Set
The Dublin Core Metadata Element Set defines 15 simple, generic elements such as Title, Creator, and Date, designed for broad interoperability across communities.
A library deploys a federated search system. What is the main advantage over a traditional OPAC search?
Answer: Simultaneous searching of multiple disparate databases from a single interface
Federated search queries multiple databases and resources in real time, presenting unified results without requiring a pre-built central index.
What is COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of NeTworked Electronic Resources) used for?
Answer: Providing standardized usage statistics for electronic resources
COUNTER establishes standards for recording and reporting usage of online journals, databases, and ebooks so libraries can compare usage across vendors.
Which system architecture model does a modern Library Services Platform (LSP) use that distinguishes it from a traditional ILS?
Answer: Cloud-based, multi-tenant SaaS with unified data model
LSPs like Alma, FOLIO, and WorldShare use cloud-hosted, multi-tenant architectures with a unified data model covering print and electronic resources.
In digital preservation, what does the OAIS (Open Archival Information System) reference model describe?
Answer: A conceptual framework for archiving and preserving digital content
OAIS (ISO 14721) defines the functional entities, information objects, and responsibilities required for a trusted digital repository.
What does RDA (Resource Description and Access) replace as the primary cataloging standard?
Answer: AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd edition)
RDA replaced AACR2 as the cataloging rules for describing resources, designed to be compatible with the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) model.