What popular, free software is required to read PDF documents online?
A. Adobe Reader
B. Flash
C. Java
Which is the best source for current, scholarly research on recombinant DNA?
A. A .com website if it has been recently updated
B. An article on DNA published in Popular Science in 2005
C. A book entitled Recombinant DNA published in 1998
D. A recent review article on DNA published in the Journal of Microbiology
Which of the following do you not need to include in a citation?
A. Author, if available
B. Title
C. Date of publication
D. Call number
How can you access the library's online resources off campus?
A. Login with your UConnect user ID and UConnect PIN
B. Login with your UCO ID number (the one with an asterisk) and PIN
C. Login with your Social Security number
D. None of the above; online resources are available only on campus
Chambers Library does NOT have this format of materials:
A. DVD and VHS videos
B. CD and cassette recordings
C. E-books
D. Cuneiform clay tablets
Which of the following should NOT be found in the Reference Collection?
A. Subject-specific encyclopedias
B. General encyclopedias
C. Materials placed on Course Reserve
D. Dictionaries
When using the Internet as an information source, it is important to remember:
A. You must evaluate websites for accuracy, authority, and objectivity
B. Websites are permanently archived in the Invisible Web
C. The Public Web is best because it is free
D. Scholarly sources will have a domain name ending in .sch
Through the Chambers Library website you have access to:
A. The library's catalog and subscribed databases
B. Catalogs of many libraries, special collection such as Archives, and request forms
C. Your library account, Course Reserves, the library catalog, and request forms
D. All of the above
Information literacy is:
A. The ability to find useful information
B. The ability to predict the reading patterns of others
C. A library service
D. Learning to read well
Which of these is TRUE about scholarly publications?
A. They always contain the word "Journal" in the title
B. The articles are carefully documented and contain bibliographies
C. They contain articles written at the reading level of the general public
D. They include many advertisements
A truncation symbol is used to:
A. Find records with any form of the word (i.e., alternative endings)
B. Abbreviate the search
C. Ensure uniformity in the search
D. Execute the search
An article abstract is:
A. The name of the journal, the author, and publication information
B. A brief summary of the article's contents
C. The full text of the article
D. None of the above
Plagiarism is:
A. Using the ideas of another person instead of using only your original thoughts
B. Including the ideas of another person in your writing and failing to give them credit
C. Failing to use the correct style when citing your sources
D. Improperly interpreting the authors in your sources
Where can you find reference works in Chambers Library?
A. Some are available through the library website and more are in the Reference Department on the first floor
B. Fourth floor
C. Only in the Reference Department on the first floor
D. On the third and fourth floors of the Library, depending on the subject
The broadest type of search, which looks for your terms anywhere, is:
A. Subject search
B. Title search
C. Author search
D. Keyword search
You can "cut and paste" content you find on webpages without worrying about plagiarism because it is free and open to the public.
A. True - web pages are free and open to the public
B. True - plagiarism only applies to printed materials
C. False - using cut and paste is against UCO policy
D. False - you are using someone else's ideas and must cite them properly
Government information may be located:
A. On the library's 2nd floor and on the library website under Government Information
B. Only on the library's 2nd floor
C. On websites sponsored by government agencies whose sites end in .gov
D. Both A and C
The OK Share card enables you to check out books from other libraries within the state that participate in the program. To obtain an OK Share card, you:
A. Present your UCO student ID at the library you visit
B. Send a request by mail to the participating library you plan to visit
C. Go to the Chambers Library Circulation Desk
D. Pay a fee at the time you enroll
To find materials on the shelf in the library, you need the:
A. ISBN number
B. Call number
C. Call slip to give to the Circulation Manager
D. Title to find it alphabetically
Which of these is NOT true about searching the library catalog?
A. You should leave off The, A, or An if a title begins with these words
B. You can apply limits ONLY to a keyword or title search
C. You may NOT use Boolean operators such as AND and OR when searching the catalog
D. You must put phrases in quotes in a keyword search
Which one of the following is NOT a common style guide used for formatting source citations:
A. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA)
B. The MLA Handbook for Writers of Term Papers (MLA)
C. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate Turabian
D. The Library of Congress Classification System
What are some clues that an article is from a scholarly periodical?
A. The article contains no technical language and assumes no prior knowledge of the topic
B. The article contains a list of works cited (or references)
C. The article has a narrow topic focus meant for a specific, knowledgeable audience
D. Both B and C
When searching by keyword for articles in a database you should:
A. Use natural language, proper grammar, and correct spelling and punctuation
B. Use one or more terms that describe the topic and join them together with Boolean operators
C. Focus on popular topics covered well in the mainstream media
D. Expect to filter through a long list of results
One thing you cannot do using the Chambers Library catalog is:
A. Check your library record
B. Find articles published in periodical literature
C. Renew the loan of your library materials
D. Locate materials placed on reserve by your professor
Choose the best resource for in-depth, detailed information on George Washington.
A. Biography.com
B. Articles on specific events of his life
C. A book on the life of George Washington
D. A general encyclopedia
Periodical literature is:
A. Magazines and newspapers, but not scholarly journals
B. Magazines, journals, and newspapers published at a regular interval
C. Literature pertaining to a specific historical period
D. Scholarly journals only
Professors sometimes place materials "on reserve" at the library. These materials may be in print or online. They can be located by:
A. Checking with the bookstore
B. Asking your professor for a personal copy you can borrow
C. Searching "Course Reserves" in the Chambers Library catalog
D. Searching in the "Reserves" shelving area on the fourth floor
You can use the library catalog to find which of the following:
A. Articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers
B. Books that are in our collection as well as books that are available through Interlibrary Loan
C. Many formats of materials, including books, CDs, maps, and microfilm
D. The catalog contains ONLY records for books
Which of these is NOT true about Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
A. You may borrow books from other libraries with ILL
B. You may borrow articles from other libraries with ILL
C. You should allow 7 days for delivery
D. You will need an OK Share card to order through ILL
You should limit your search to "peer reviewed" articles if you want to:
A. Eliminate popular press magazine articles and find scholarly articles only
B. Eliminate duplicate records
C. Find a book review
D. Find only articles available in full text online
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