COE Library Component Test Q&A
1. If you are looking for a book in the library, where is the first place to look?
The card catalog is the first place to look (then you can go ask for help). You can also check for the title or author online from the Library Home Page (click on the Library Web Catalog link).
2. 2. What is the card catalog?
The card catalog is a collection of index cards that contain information (call number, book title, author, subject, etc.) about the books in the library and where they are located.
3. 3. What are the three main ways to look up a book in the card catalog?
You can look for a book in the card catalog by its author name, title or subject.
4. 4. What is an interlibrary loan?
The process of one library lending books (or other materials) to another library at which the materials are not available.
5. What is the vertical file?
Collection of pamphlets, brochures, newspaper articles, magazine clippings, etc. that contain information that isn’t easily placed into the general book collection.
6. 6. What is the reserve section of the library?
The reserve section is located behind the front desk. It is used for books and materials that faculty members want students to have special access to. They are generally only available for limited check out periods of overnight, if at all.
7. 7. What is the reference section of the library?
The reference section is located upstairs to the right of the lobby in the Library. It is used for books and materials that are noteworthy for their information. They are generally only available for limited check out periods of three days.
8. 8. What are the Data Disks?
Collection of 3.5 floppy disks with files from journals and online sources on a wide range of topics. The Data Disks are kept in the back room of the Library. Ask for them at the front desk.
9. 9. What is an online academic journal database?
A website that you can use to search for and retrieve journal articles.
10. Where in the library would you get an old journal article?
The journals are kept on the shelves downstairs in the Library. The index to the journals is upstairs across from the front desk.