MLS MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Cataloging and Metadata Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which metadata schema is most commonly used for describing digital resources in libraries?

Accepted Answer

Dublin Core

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MODS

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VRA Core

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EAD

Question 2

What does the FRBR model's 'Expression' entity represent?

Accepted Answer

The intellectual realization of a work

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The physical embodiment of a work

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The abstract concept of a creative endeavor

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A single physical copy of a publication

Question 3

In RDA cataloging, what replaced the General Material Designation (GMD)?

Accepted Answer

Content type, media type, and carrier type

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Material specific details

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Physical description area

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Mode of issuance

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of authority control in cataloging?

Accepted Answer

To standardize access points for consistent retrieval

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To assign call numbers to materials

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To determine the physical condition of items

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To manage circulation records

Question 5

Which vocabulary encoding scheme provides standardized terms for the type of content in a resource?

Accepted Answer

DCMI Type Vocabulary

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Getty AAT

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FAST

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BISAC

Question 6

What does the acronym BIBFRAME stand for?

Accepted Answer

Bibliographic Framework

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Bibliography Formatting and Encoding

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Bibliographic File Repository and Markup Exchange

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Bibliography Frame Architecture