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In AACR2R, what is the primary purpose of using "references" in catalog records?
A. To summarize the content of the bibliographic record
B. To guide users from variant or unauthorized headings to the authorized form
C. To replace outdated cataloging standards
D. To rank bibliographic records by relevance
B. To guide users from variant or unauthorized headings to the authorized form
Where are references mainly used in the context of AACR2R cataloging?
A. Bibliographic records only
B. Circulation records
C. Authority records
D. Publisher databases
C. Authority records
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of references in AACR2R?
A. Ensuring uniformity and precision in cataloging
B. Supporting authority control by distinguishing similar headings
C. Replacing subject headings with simplified terms
D. Aiding users in locating materials using alternative terms
C. Replacing subject headings with simplified terms
How do references in AACR2R assist users in a library catalog?
A. By automatically updating outdated bibliographic records
B. By providing pathways from alternative or related headings to authorized headings
C. By ranking search results based on popularity
D. By converting catalog entries into full-text documents
B. By providing pathways from alternative or related headings to authorized headings
1. In which of the following types of authority records are references commonly used in AACR2R?
A. Circulation records
B. Name, subject, and series authority records
C. MARC holdings records only
D. ISBN registration records
B. Name, subject, and series authority records
Which type of catalog entry includes references to guide users to authorized forms of a title?
A. ISBN entries
B. Acquisition records
C. Loan history entries
D. Uniform title entries
D. Uniform title entries
What is the main purpose of assigning a uniform title in AACR2R cataloging?
A. To give a work a new title for marketing purposes
B. To group all versions of a work under a single, standardized title
C. To highlight the author's preferred title
D. To translate all titles into English
B. To group all versions of a work under a single, standardized title
Which of the following best illustrates the use of a uniform title in AACR2R?
A. Magic Flute – see also Opera
B. Magic Flute – see Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
C. Magic Flute – broader term: Classical Music
D. The Magic Flute used as a standard title for Die Zauberflöte in English catalogs
D. The Magic Flute used as a standard title for Die Zauberflöte in English catalogs
Why is a uniform title used in library cataloging according to AACR2R?
A. To display only the latest edition of a work
B. To assign a title preferred by the publisher
C. To hide older versions of a work from public view
D. To collocate all versions of a work under a standardized title
D. To collocate all versions of a work under a standardized title
How does a uniform title benefit library users and catalogers?
A. It prevents users from seeing translated versions
B. It simplifies the title for aesthetic reasons
C. It standardizes access and improves retrieval across different records
D. It promotes new titles over original ones
C. It standardizes access and improves retrieval across different records
What is the main purpose of a "See" (USE) reference in AACR2R?
A. To direct users from a non-authorized form to the authorized heading
B. To guide users from an authorized heading to a broader topic
C. To list all works by an author in chronological order
D. To show the physical location of an item in the library
A. To direct users from a non-authorized form to the authorized heading
Which of the following is an example of a "See" (USE) reference in AACR2R?
A. Twain, Mark – see also American humorists
B. Twain, Mark – see Clemens, Samuel Langhorne
C. Twain, Mark – broader term: Authors, American
D. Twain, Mark – related term: Fiction writers
B. Twain, Mark – see Clemens, Samuel Langhorne
What is the function of a "See Also" reference in AACR2R?
A. To redirect users from an unauthorized heading to the authorized form
B. To guide users to related or associated authorized headings
C. To indicate items available in digital format
D. To show the publication date of a resource
B. To guide users to related or associated authorized headings
Which of the following is an example of a "See Also" reference in AACR2R?
A. Twain, Mark – see Clemens, Samuel Langhorne
B. Fiction – see Novels
C. Computers – see also Information Technology
D. Cats – narrower term: Domestic animals
C. Computers – see also Information Technology
When is a collective uniform title typically used in AACR2R cataloging?
A. When a single work has multiple authors
B. When multiple unrelated works are bound together
C. When a creator has multiple works or a specific type of work published in one item
D. When a title is too long to fit in the catalog record
C. When a creator has multiple works or a specific type of work published in one item
Which of the following is an example of a correctly formatted collective uniform title?
A. William Shakespeare – see also Plays
B. Shakespeare. Works. English
C. Poems by William Shakespeare
D. Shakespeare, William – selected writings
B. Shakespeare. Works. English
What is the primary purpose of a specific uniform title in AACR2R?
A. To rename works for modern audiences
B. To group all works of a composer under one heading
C. To translate all titles into English
D. To uniquely identify an individual work with detailed information
D. To uniquely identify an individual work with detailed information
Which of the following is an example of a specific uniform title?
A. Mozart. Works
B. Beethoven. Symphony no. 9, op. 125, D minor
C. Chopin. Music. Selections
D. Bach – see also Baroque composers
B. Beethoven. Symphony no. 9, op. 125, D minor
Why are uniform titles used for motion pictures and television series in AACR2R?
A. To promote newly released versions
B. To standardize access points despite title variations
C. To assign new titles for rebranded content
D. To list only the most popular version
B. To standardize access points despite title variations
What is the primary purpose of headings for persons in AACR2R cataloging?
A. To ensure uniform access to bibliographic records associated with a person
B. To list all authors in alphabetical order
C. To create a new title for each work by a person
D. To categorize works based on subject rather than author
A. To ensure uniform access to bibliographic records associated with a person
Where can the rules for establishing headings for persons be found in AACR2R?
A. Chapter 12
B. Chapter 22
C. Chapter 5
D. Chapter 8
B. Chapter 22
According to AACR2R, which name should be chosen as the heading for a person?
A. The name that is most commonly used by the person, including pseudonyms, initials, or nicknames
B. The name that appears first alphabetically
C. The name that is listed in a publisher's catalog
D. The name that appears most often in a library's circulation system
A. The name that is most commonly used by the person, including pseudonyms, initials, or nicknames
Where is the chosen name typically found when establishing a heading for a person in AACR2R?
A. On the copyright page of the work
B. On the title page or chief source of information of works by the person
C. In the table of contents
D. In the dedication section of the work
B. On the title page or chief source of information of works by the person
According to AACR2R 22.1B, how should the name of a person be determined when cataloging their works?
A. By the name they use on social media
B. From the chief sources of information of works by that person, issued in their language
C. From a database of all works published globally
D. By the name used in the most recent publication
B. From the chief sources of information of works by that person, issued in their language
If a person works in a nonverbal context, such as a painter or sculptor, how is their name determined for cataloging purposes according to AACR2R 22.1B?
A. By their most famous work's title
B. From reference sources issued in their language or country of residence or activity
C. By their last name only
D. By the initials of their full name
B. From reference sources issued in their language or country of residence or activity