Module 5 Quiz

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from Ohio Library Council 2008 (http://www.olc.org)

Ohio Reference Excellence Web-based Training, Print Version Document

1. What is the purpose of using a classification system such as the DDC for your library collections?
   
   
2. What are the Ten Main Classes of the DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification)?
   
   
3. Why is it important for you to carefully examine and evaluate reference resources? Give some specific examples of the value of knowing resources well.
   
   
4. Describe what is meant by purpose, authority, scope, audience, and format in relation to a reference tool.
   
   
5. Describe the purpose, authority, scope, audience, and format for two of the most commonly used reference books in your library's collection.
   
   
6. If you don't know very much about a topic, what are two good print resources to get you started?
   
   
7. If you don't know very much about a topic, what are two good Web resources to get you started?
   
   
8. What are the 12 types of reference resources recommended as essential for public libraries?

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