LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA

GNS 101 LIBRARY STUDIES

PAST QUESTIONS (250)

1. What is the current LASU Slogan A. Great LASU, Great. B. Greatest LASUITE, Great. C. we are lasu, we
are proud. D. all of the above

2. Teslim Olawale Elias Library uses which classification scheme A. Dewey Decimal B. The Moy’s Scheme
C. The Library of Congress D. all of the above

3. ……………… divides the body of knowledge into 26 using the letters of alphabet A. A Universal Decimal
Classification B. Library of Congress Classification Scheme C. National Library of Medicine D. all of the
above

4. ……………… Library caters for only field of knowledge and a group of related subjects A. Special library
B. Academic library C. University library D. all of the above

5. A good research work should ……………… A. Have a several chapters B. contribute to knowledge C. Be
replicated D. all of the above

6. A reference material that is always published in arrears is ……………… A. Encyclopedia B. Handbooks

and Materials C. Yearbook D. all of the above

7. An account of a person’s life written by another person is called ……………… A. Bibliography B.

Autobiography C. Biography D. all of the above

8. Consultation of periodicals such as basket of journals, arrivals, memoirs, newspapers etc. is at

……………… Unit of the LASU library. A. Technical unit B. Serials unit C.

Acquisition unit D. all of the above

9. During the medieval times ……………… library preserved its manuscripts in chest and cupboards. A.
University libraries B. Cathedral libraries C. Monastic libraries D. all of the above

10. ISSN means what ……………… A. International Standard Serial Number B. International Standard
Sectional Number C. International Size Standard Number D. all of the above

11. Registration of library users takes place at ……………… department. A. Technical department B.
Readers’ services department C. Administrative department D. all of the above

12. Publications that review exhaustively and extensively information on a single topical issue is known
as ……………… A. Yearbook B. Reviews C. Monograph D. all of the above

13. One of the features of OPACs’ is ……………… A. Access to a whole data base offered by the library. B.
Inability to download. C. No printing facilities with appropriate billing systems. D. all of the above

14. The National library of Nigeria was established in A. 1950 B. 1800 C. 1964 D. all of the above

15. The National library Act came to being in which year A. 1950 B. 1800 C. 1964 D. all of the above
16. The two level of copyright infringement in Nigeria are ……………… and ……………… A. Franchise, Right B.
Civil, Criminal C. Broadcast, Permission D. all of the above

17. The first University Library was established in A. 1938 B. 1948 C.1958 D. all of the above

18. The section that is responsible for selecting and purchasing of library materials is ……………… A.
Acquisition division B. Technical services division C. Readers’ service division D. all of the above

19. The following services can be provided by the internet except ……………… A. E-Mail B. WWW C. FOTP
D. all of the above

20. The Apex library in Nigeria is known as ……………… A. Academic Library of Nigeria B. Public Library of
Nigeria C. National library of Nigeria D. all of the above

21. The technical services department of university library consists of one of the following sections A.
librarian’s office B. serials section C. reader’s section d. cataloguing section.

22. Which of the following library loan systems is operational in Lagos State University? A. Brown B.
Bookamatic C. Slip D. None of the above

23. One of the following is a publication of the National Library of Nigeria A. Nigeria year book B. Nigeria
Periodicals Index C. National bibliography of Nigeria D. Nigeria Telephone Directory

24. Library service began in Nigeria with the formation of A. Lagos Expatriate Club B. Lagos Civil Service
Club C. Professional Book Club D. Lagos Book Club

25. In the library catalogue, A book is usually recorded using A. Publisher’s name B. Surname Of Author
C. Edition of the Book D. Place of Publication

26. A computer programme which searches a very large database to find data items is A. Internet B.
Local Area Network C. Search Engine D. None of the Above

27. Moy’s classification scheme is used for…. collections A. Engineering B. Law C. Medical

D. None of the Above

28. Bibliotheque Nationale British Museum and Library of Congress are examples of A. National Library
B. University Library C. Public Library D. Research Library

29. Which of the following do you think could provide material of current interest in a particular field at
a particular time? A. Newspapers B. Magazines C. Journals D. All of

the Above

30. Fatiu Ademola Akeusode uses one of these library software to run its data base A. X

Library B. TINLIB C. Micro CDS/ISIS D. Alice for Windows

31. A researcher who wants to find information on Cambridge University will consult A.

Encyclopedia Britannica B. Europa Year Book C. World of Learning D. World Almanae

And Book Of Facts

32. Readers Advisory Service are given at A. Reserved Book Section B. Reference Section

C. Special Collection Section D. Circulation Section

33. The National Library of Nigeria was established in A. 1970 B. 1964 C. 1948 D. 1991

34. Who is Who is an example of A. Book of World Records B. Achievement Manual C.

Dictionary D. Directory

35. Two classes of reference materials usually found in the library are A. General and Subject

B. National and International C. Short and Oversize D. Brown and Blue

36. Online Public Access Catalogue can be searched via the following methods except

A. By title B. By author C. By key words in title D. Pagination

37. One of the following people was connected with the development of library in Nigeria

A. Toni Jones B. Sir Allan Burns C. John Harris D. Sir James Robertson

38. Non print material in the library will include the following A. Micro fiche B. Ultra fiche

C. Video Compact Disc D. All Of The Above

39. Functions of indexes and abstracts are A. To provide awareness and access in primary

publications B. To provide awareness and access in secondary publications C. To provide

awareness and access in tertiary publications D. None Of The Above

40. The Computer comprises of all but one of the following components A. Central

Processing Unit B. Engine Room C. Output devices D. Input devices

41. Library of Congress uses all letters of alphabets except one of the following groups

A.I.O.U.X.Y B. I.O.W.X.Y C. I.O.U.X.Y D. I.O.S.X.Y

42. Library of Congress call mark is mixed because I t uses A. Letters of the alphabets B.

figures C. Letters and Figures D. None of the above

43. Intellectual works by Nigerians or about Nigeria are collectively known as A. Nigerian

Publications B. Lagosiana C. Nigeriana D. Special Document

44. …. provides current information on all events and activities that happened in

Nigeria A. Nigeria Year Book B. The world of learning C. Annual registers for

world events D. World Almanac and Book of Facts

45. One of the following organizations provided funds for the establishment of the first

public library in Lagos A. Ford foundation B. Phelps Stoke foundation C. Carnegie

Foundation D. Federal Government of Nigeria

46. A linked set of computer systems capable of sharing computer power and resources is

called A. Wide Area Network B. Local Area Network C. Internet D. Network

47. Current awareness may be defined as A. Knowledge of Recent Developments B.

Circulation control C. Machine readable catalogue D. None of the Above

48. Copying is subject to the restrictions imposed by A. Decree 50 of 1992 B. Miscellaneous

offences decree C. Copyright Law D. Laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria

49. Which is the correct spelling for a residence A. Acomodation B. Accommodation C.

Accomodation D. Acommodation

50. Library collections are put in various classes by A. Acquisition Section B. Serials

Section C. Circulation Section D. Cataloguing and Classification Section

51. One of the following statements is wrong about reference materials A. To be read from

cover to cover B. To be consulted on spot for items of information C. Not to Be Read

From Cover to Cover D. They are on closed access

52. One of the following would provide detailed information on a person A. Biographies

B. Bibliographies C. Handbook D. Bibliography of Bibliographies

53. Conference proceedings can be defined as A. publications published from a

conference B. Publications read at a conference C. Publications presented at a

conference D. Publications of reports originally read at a conference

54. The section that is responsible for making book collections physically accessible to

users through open shelves is known as A. Collection Development section B. Serials

section C. Librarian’s office D. Circulation section

55. One of the following materials can provide you quick information on data, procedures

and statistics A. Indexes B. Abstracts C. Handbook D. Directory

56. Which of the following is the appropriate procedure to locate a library book? A. Title,

Author, Classified and Subject B. Classified, Subject, Title and Author C. Author, Title,

Subject and Classified D. Subject, Title, Classified and Author

57. A typical University Library has all but one of the following departments A. Technical

Section B. Readers Service Section C. Registry D. Cataloguing & Classification

58. .…. and …. are classification scheme for law and medicine A. Library of Congress and

Moys B. Dewey and Moys C. Colon and Birds D. Moys and National Library of Medicine

59. Funding for establishment and maintenance of public libraries in Nigeria come mainly

from A. International Organizations B. Religious Bodies C. Government D.

Philanthropies

60. A library that deals specifically with a subject or group of related subject is known as A.

Special Library B. Classified Library C. National Library D. Computer Library

61. A literary work containing information on all branches of knowledge is A. An

Encyclopedia B. A Dictionary C. A Thesaurus D. Guinness book of records

62. Libraries were developed because of mans need to A. Develop the book trade B. Preserve

Records C. Invent the typing machine D. Standardize reading

63. The invention of ……. Brought about information explosion A. Typing Machine B.

Binding Machine C. Computing Machine D. Printing Machine

64. …… contributed to the development of writing and library by developing an alphabet A.

Sumerians B. Egyptians C. Phoenicians d. Greeks

65. The …. Period was a time of knowledge re-awakening in Europe when libraries became

more important A. Renaissance B. Medieval C. Victorian D. Ancient

66. The Lagos Library was opened to the public in A.1929 B. 1932 C. 1943 D. 1934

67. Public libraries are funded by A. NGO B. Human Right Organizations C. Tax Payer D.

NNPC

68. Binding of damaged book stakes place in …. Section A. Administrative B. Collection

Development C. Technical Services D. Readers’ services

69. The full meaning of OPAC is A. Online People Access Catalogue B. Online Public

Access Catalogue D. Online People Access Caption D. Online Public Access Caption

70. These materials cannot be borrowed out of the library A. Reserved and Reference B.

Reserved and Books on open shelves C. Journals and Books on open shelves D. Books

on open shelves and magazines

71. This library material will give more information about the usage of a word A.

Encyclopedia B. Dictionary C. Journals D. Reserved Book

72. The place where bags are kept in the library is known as A. Load room B. Cloak

Room C. Bags room D. Users room

73. The library staff that answers your queries in the library is A. Information librarian

B. Information scientist C. Reference librarian D. Acquisition librarian

74. This is a library software A. Alice on Windows B. Alice in Windows C. Alice for

Windows D. Alice of Windows

75. The classification schemes that divides the whole body of knowledge into 10 Main

classes is A. Moy’s B. LC C. Dewey Decimal D. National Library of Medicine

76. Library collections can be generally categorized as….and…. A. Books and Non-books

B. Big and Small C. Manual and Electronic D. Reading and Non Reading

77. Systematic arrangement of documents in a sequence that will make sense to the users is

known as A. Library B. Classification C. Computerization D. Careful Arrangement

78. In the LC and Moys, class K is used to process …. Publications A. Law B. Engineering

C. Medicine D. History

79. Combination of alphabets and number on the spine of library books is known as A.

spine label B. Call Number C. Book number D. Book guide

80. Dewey Decimal classification scheme took its name after A. John Dewey B. Allan

Dewey C. Churchill Dewey D. Melvin Dewey

81. An account of a person’s life written by another person is called A. Gazette B.

Biography C. Directory D. CV

82. .…. is a publication that offers geographical information about the world, a continent,

local government etc A. Atlas B. Gazette C. Yearbook D. Reference

83. University Librarian renders services such as A. lending services B. Reference services

C. bibliography services D. All of The Above

84. Reference materials are usually located in a separate area in the library A. Yes B. No C.

Don’t know D. None of the above

85. Reviews exhaustively the information on a singular topic A. Monograph B.

Treaties C. Textbook D. Dictionary

86. One of the requirements for the award of academic degrees is that you must carry out
research A. Yes B. No C. Fallacy D. Don’t Know

87. One of the services the library renders to its users is A. Helping them do free

photocopying B. Training them on utilizations of resources C. Arranging excursion

visits for them D. Inflicting injuries on them

88. A peculiar characteristic of reference materials is that they A. can be borrowed from the

library B. Are not usually used by readers C. Are Not To Be Read From Cover To

Cover D. Are mixed with other books on the open shelves

89. The public library is referred to as Peoples University because it caters for A. University

Community B. Specialized group of people C. All Groups of Users D. children only

90. Charging in librarian ship refers to the process of A. Paying for library materials B.

Returning borrowed books C. Paying for damaged library materials D. Borrowing

Library Materials

91. Production of works under fair use must be without A. educational advantage B. undue

advantage C. Commercial Advantage D. any advantage

92. The use of …. Has made it possible to store and retrieve information in Different forms

in the library A. printing press B. telephone C. wide area network D. Information,

Communication And Technology

93. The word library was derived from A. Liber B. Libration C. Liberty D. Literate

94. The early monastic libraries consisted of …… and secular writings A. Political B.

Christian C. social D. Economic

95. Academic libraries are established in secondary schools A. True B. False C. Don’t

know D. None of the Above

96. Apart from Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification schemes…. Is another

example of classification schemes A. National Library of Medicine B. Lasu

Classification C. Law D. John Harris

97. Resources that are consulted for specific kinds of information is called…. Material

A. Reference B. Circulation C. Reserved D. Reading

98. An annual publication which provides up to date information in descriptive and

statistical form is known as A. statistical book B. annual book C. Yearbook D. national

book

99. Steps to good research include A. choice of a researchable topic B. review of relevant

works earlier carried out C. determining research limit D. All of The Above

100. The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems is associated with

…. Research A. Applied B. Pure C. Scientific D. Problematic

101. A right enjoyed by an author even after his death is known as A. Property

Right B. writer’s right C. copyright law D. authors right

102. The constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria gives recognition to copyright A.

True B. False C. doesn’t know D. None of the above

103. .………… allows fast transfer of data between computers and distribution of

Information A. Computer systems B. cable C. Internet D. Alice for Windows

104. .………. engines are used in locating information on the internet A. Search B.

retrieval C. motorized D. fixed

105. … Unit makes library materials accessible to users A. Acquisition B. Reference

C. Circulation D. Serials

106. A student who desires to go to another university library will collect a letter of

…. From the reference librarian A. identity B. admission C. Introduction D. reading

107. ……. Classification scheme is used in Fatiu Akuesode library A. National Library

of Medicine B. Library Of Congress C. Moy’s D. Fatiu

108. Which of these is a national depository in Nigeria A. British Council B. National

Assembly C. National Library Of Nigeria D. University of Lagos library

109. All but one of these were libraries in the medieval period A. Monastic B.

Cathedral C. University D. School

110. Accession number is generated in which of the following department? A.

Collection B. Technical C. Readers Service D. Administrative

111. A book can be located on shelf by A. Shelf number B. Call Mark C. Reference

number D. ISBN

112. .…. and …. Are the two levels of copyright infringement in Nigeria A. Legal,

Illegal B. Civil, Legal C. Civil, Criminal D. Lawful, Criminal

113. Which of these is not a reference material A. Encyclopedia B. Dictionaries C.

Journals D. Atlases

114. In the Dewey’s classification scheme class 800 stands for A. Arts B.

Literature C. Education D. Law

115. A concise summary of a book or journal article is known as A. Abstract B.

Introduction C. Review D. Preface

116. Materials on the recent accession shelves in libraries are A. current

awareness publications B. Accession books C. Recently Acquired Materials D.

recent events

117. The placement of books into relevant fields is known as A. Accessioning B.

Classification C. Arranging D. Sorting

118. The acknowledgement of full sources used in the course of research is A.

Copyright B. Referencing C. Fair Use D. Cataloguing

119. Tertiary publications do not include one of the followings A. Textbooks B.

Encyclopedias C. Abstracting Journals D. Handbooks

120. The British Council arrived Nigeria and established its library in A. 1943 B.

1936 C. 1842 D. 1970

121. The classification scheme that divides the whole body of knowledge into 21

main classes is A. UDC B. LC C. Moy’s D. All of the Above

122. The origin and development of libraries have been traced to the early

civilizations of Egypt, Samaria, Greece and …………. A. Rome B. America C.

Sparta D. None of the above

123. The Sumerians developed the method of producing clay tablet “…………..”

and provided ………… to store the tablets. A. Paper, Shelves B. Mud, Catalogue C.

Books, Archives D. Papyrus, Stylus

124. By 270 BC, the Sumerians had established not only government libraries, but

also ………… and …………. libraries. A. Special and Private B. Public and

Academic C. School and National D. Private and Religious

125. The Sumerians ………. developed into the first libraries. A. Archives B.
Storage C. Archeology D. Discoveries

126. The Egyptians were credited with having the greatest library in ……….., with

its thousands of Papyrus. This library attracted keen scholars from all over the world.

A. Alexandria B. Sparta C. Greece D. Athens

127. King Ptolemy 1 established a museum, which was an academy of scholars

under the …………., with library being an integral part of the museum. A. Royal

Patronage B. Royal Seal C. Royal Declaration D. Royal Decree

128. The Technical Service Department is made up of the following units except;

A. Cataloguing and Classification Unit B. Bindery/Printery Unit C. Audio-Visual

Unit D. Readers’ Service Division

129. The period of the Middle Ages (medieval times) began when the West Roman

Empire ended in 476A.D and lasted until the ……….. A. 18th Century B. 14th Century C.

15th Century D. 970 A.D

130. The ……….. period marked the re-awakening of knowledge and libraries became

more important. A. Renaissance B. Medieval C. Ancient D. Middle Ages

131. The invention of the printing press in 1450 by ………… led to the publication of

books. A. Zum Gutenberg B. Julio Caesar C. Johann Gutenberg D. Laden Gutenberg

132. In the late ……….., the Lagos Book Club was formed by a group of expatriate

civil servants and a few Nigerians. A. 1929 B. 1932 C. 1920s D. 1943

133. In ………., Sir Allan Burns, the Chief Secretary of Nigeria observed that there

was need for a library in the country. A. 1929 B. 1932 C. 1920s D. 1943

134. The Carnegie Corporation of New York was persuaded by Sir Allans Burns to

provide a grant of ………. pounds for library development in the country. A. 2000 B. 800

C. 1,500 D. 1,650

135. The Lagos Book Club metamorphosed into the Lagos Library and was opened to

the public on the 29th September, ………. A. 1929 B. 1932 C. 1920s D. 1943

136. In ………., the British Council came to Nigeria and opened its library in Lagos

that same year to serve as information centre during the World War II. A. January 1929

B. December 1943 C. March 1920s D. September 1943

137. The University College, Ibadan which later became University of Ibadan was

established along with its library in ………. A. 1932 B. 1929 C. 1940 D. 1948

138. The ………. established the National Library of Nigeria. A. National Library Act

of 1943 B. National Library Act of 1932 C. National Library Act of 1929 D. National

Library Act Of 1964

139. ………. Department acquires books and non-books materials. A. Readers’

Service B. Collection Development C. Technical Services D. Administraive

140. It consists of Acquisition Unit, Gift and Exchange Unit, Serials Unit and

Documents Unit. A. Administraive B. Collection Development C. Readers’ Service D.

Technical Services

141. ………. unit is responsible for the selection and ordering of relevant books and

nonbook materials. A. Administraive B. Collection Development C. Acquisition D.

Serials

142. ……….. Unit receives on behalf of the University Librarian books and nonbook

materials from donors. A. Serials B. Acquisition C. Readers’ Service D. Gifts And

Exchanges

143. The ………. Unit is responsible for processing periodicals like journals, annuals

and memoirs, newspapers and magazines. A. Serials B. Gifts and Exchanges C.

Acquisition D. Documents

144. The Serial Unit keeps in ………, records of all serials in the library. A. Alice B.

Kardex C. Codex D. Compact-Disc

145. Unauthorized copying is an ………. of copyright. A. Infringement B. Error C.

Breach D. Appendix

146. The ………. Unit takes custody of vital publications either from government or

organisations. A. Serials B. Gifts and Exchanges C. Acquisition D. Documents

147. The ………. Unit receives materials from the Collection Development

Department, catalogue, classify and label them. A. Serials B. Cataloguing &

Classification C. Acquisition D. Documents

148. The ………. Unit binds back sets (issues) of library journals, magazines and
newspapers and repairs worn-out library books, print the institution’s official publications

and documents. A. Serials B. Bindery/Printery C. Acquisition D. Documents

149. ……….Unit takes custody of audio-visual materials in the library. A. Audio-

Visual B. Gifts and Exchanges C. Acquisition D. Documents

150. Melvin Dewey conceived the Dewey Decimal Classification in ……….. A. 1864

B. 1932 C. 1873 D. 1943

151. ………. Unit is where study/research materials that are in short supply but

constant high demand are kept for in-house use. A. Serials B. Gifts and Exchanges C.

Acquisition D. Reserved Book

152. ………. Unit liase with other libraries to acquire books on loan. A. Serials B.

Inter-Library Cooperation C. Acquisition D. Documents

153. ………. Unit renders cheap and clear photocopying service to readers. A.

Bindery/Printery B. Stitches C. Reprography D. Documents

154. The National Library of Nigeria was established in ……….. A. 1929 B. 1932 C.

1920s D. 1950

155. A ……….. is a book listing a particular group of individuals or organization with

various details e.g. Directory of Lawyers in Nigeria. A. Gazette B. Directory C.

Biography D. CV

156. A ……….. is an annual publication which gives up-to-date information on events;

directory information, biographies; weights and measures; statistics; definitions;

distances between cities, etc. A. Gazette B. Yearbook C. Biography D. CV

157. ……….. are books which serve as guide or a ready reference source for a given

occupation or field of knowledge. A. Directory B. Yearbook C. Biography D. Handbooks

and Manuals

158. A ………. is a written account of a person’s life usually written by another

person. A. Gazette B. Directory C. Biography D. CV

159. A biographical reference book dealing with dead people is entitled “”. A. Who

was Who B. Bibliotheque National C. Who is Who D. Encyclopedia

160. A biographical reference book dealing with living people is labeled “Who is
Who”. A. Who was Who B. Bibliotheque National C. Who is Who D. Encyclopedia

161. Library of Congress established in 1800 is the National Library of ……….. A.

USA B.USSR C. ENGLAND D. GREECE

162. Bibliotheque National (France) established by the French Kings in 1376 was

opened to the public in ……….. A. 1929 B. 1932 C. 1920s D. 1962

163. School Libraries are libraries whose collections are of specialized nature and

tailored to suit certain group of users. A. True B. False C. Don’t know D. None of the

Above

164. Teslim Olawale Elias (Law) Library, LASU is an example of ……….. A.

Academic Library B. National Library C. Special Library D. School Library

165. Library Catalogue enables a user to find a library material e.g. books if he knows

(i) The author’s name (ii) Title of the work and (iii) The subject. A. iii, ii & i B. i, iii & ii

C. i, ii & iii D. ii, I & iii

166. Cataloguing systems include Dictionary Catalogue, Divided Catalogue and

……….. Catalogue. A. Author B. Title C. Card D. Classified

167. The types of catalogues are Book Catalogue, Card Catalogue and ……….

Catalogue. A. Title B. Divided C. Computerized D. Dictionary

168. ………. is an example of computerized catalogue. A. OPAC B. E-Catalogue C.

Virtual Catalogue D. None of the Above

169. The Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme (DDC) was devised by Melvil Dewey

in 1873 and published in 1876. A. True B. False C. Don’t know D. None of the Above

170. ………. Schemes are means of bringing materials on the same subject together

for easy access and convenience of users. A. Research B. Collection C. Cataloguing D.

Classification

171. The ………. recognizes the systematic arrangement of books on shelves and uses

decimals as notation symbols. A. LC B. Colon Scheme C. DDC D. Moys Scheme

172. Dewey divided all knowledge into ………. broad subject areas assigning numbers

to them. A. Fifteen B. Eleven C. Five D. Ten

173. DDC is used in academic, special and ………. libraries. A. School B. National C.
Private D. Public

174. The Library of Congress Classification Scheme (LC) was first adopted in ……….

for the Library of Congress. A. England B. USA C. Egypt D. Greece

175. The Library of Congress was founded in ………. to supply information to

Congress, the law making body of USA. A. 1900 B. 1800 C. 1700 D. 1984

176. The Library of Congress also became the USA National Library and legal deposit

library for all items published in USA. A. True B. False C. Don’t know D. None of the

Above

177. The OPAC can be in a Local Area Network (LAN) within a small geographical

area of Wide Area Network (WAN) for wide geographical spread. A. True B. False C.

Don’t know D. None of the Above

178. UDC means ………. Scheme. A. Universal Decimal Classification B. United

Decimal Classification C. Universal Divided Classification D. Universal Decimal

Classifications

179. Most academic libraries in Nigeria use the LC Scheme. A. True B. False C. Don’t

know D. None of the Above

180. The ………. Scheme combines letter of the alphabet and Arabic numerals. A.

Colon B. Moys C. LC D. DDC

181. The ………. is a single volume which contains the outline of human knowledge

and gives a topical guide to the macropaedia. A. Propaedia B. Endopaedia C.

Macropaedia D. Micropaedia

182. In ………., Dr, Herbert Putman became the Librarian of the Library of Congress

and encouraged LC Scheme. A. 1899 B. 1948 C. 1964 D. None of the Above

183. The Moys Classification Scheme is used for law collections. A. True B. False C.

Don’t know D. None of the Above

184. The Encyclopaedia Britannica consists of ………. parts. A. Fifteen B. Ten C.

Five D. Three

185. The ……….. works in conjunction with the macropaedia and it consists of 11

volumes. A. Propaedia B. Endopaedia C. Macropaedia D. Micropaedia

186. A/An ……….. is a bound collection of maps or a volume of plates/tables

illustrating any subject. A. Gazette B. Directory C. Atlas D. Yearbook

187. The ……….. atlases include National Geographical atlas and Atlas of world. A.

Apex B. Specific C. General D. Subject

188. An ……….. is used to locate a specific piece or bit of information in a larger nit

with reference to exact page in the text. A. Index B. Abstract C. Theses D. Bibliography

189. The ……….. is an 18 volume work which treats over 4,000 articles exhaustively.

A. Propaedia B. Endopaedia C. Macropaedia D. Micropaedia

190. A ……….. is a descriptive list of books or publications on a given subject. A.

Index B. Abstract C. Theses D. Bibliography

191. The ………. Department is the public relations department of the library because

it interacts daily with users. A. Serials B. Readers’ Service C. Acquisition D. Documents

192. The ………. Department is made up of Circulation Unit, Reserved Book Unit,

Inter-Library Cooperation Unit, Reference Unit and Reprography Unit. A. Serials B.

Readers’ Service C. Acquisition D. Documents

193. ……….. Unit is the public image of a library where users’ registration, loan and

discharge of books take place. A. Circulation B. Gifts and Exchanges C. Acquisition D.

Documents

194. The ………. Number and the ………. Number makes the Call Number. A. Class,

Author B. Title, Book C. Dictionary, Classified D. Subject, Computerized

195. A/An ……….. is a work treating separately various topics from all branches of

knowledge, usually in alphabetical arrangement. A. Gazette B. Directory C.

Encyclopaedia D. CV

196. There are ………. types of encyclopaedia. A. Fifteen B. Ten C. Five D. Three

197. The ……….. encyclopaedia provides facts on a wide variety of subjects. A.

Abridged B. General C. Specialized D. None of the Above

198. The ……….. atlases include Atlas of the Bible and Shepherd’s historical atlas. A.

Apex B. Specific C. General D. Subject

199. A ……….. is an official journal with a list of government appointment,

bankruptcies and other public notices. A. Gazette B. Directory C. Biography D. CV

200. ……….. sources include materials that are research based. e.g. Abstracts, indexes,

bibliographies and dissertations/theses. A. Reference B. Dissertations C. Consolidated D.

Theses

201. All of the following are types of bibliographies except ……….. A. Apex

bibliography B. General bibliography C. Subject bibliography D. Author bibliography

202. If library materials are divided by types and their contents ………. categories of

library materials emerge. A. Fifteen B. Eleven C. Five D. Three

203. ……….. publications are those in which new knowledge is first recorded e.g.

primary journals, conference proceedings technical reports. A. Tertiary B. Secondary C.

Primary D. Consolidated

204. ……….. publications are those forms of printed documentation which exist to aid

the central thrust of knowledge. A. Tertiary B. Secondary C. Primary D. Consolidated

205. ……….. publications are those in which recorded information have been

evaluated, compacted and simplified. A. Tertiary B. Secondary C. Primary D. Centered

206. ………. are examples of tertiary/consolidated publications except. A. Reviews B.

Monograph C. Biography D. Encyclopaedia

207. ………. are dissertations for a doctorate degree. A. Treaties B. Theses C.

Dictionaries D. Directories

208. ……….. is used as monitor for VCR and playbacks of recorded lectures on video

tapes. A. Audio B. Video C. Television D. Monitor

209. ……….. is employed in preserving deteriorating materials like newspapers. A.

Microfiche B. Cassette C. Compact Disc D. Microfilming

210. ………… are publications that review exhaustively the information on a single

topic. A. Gazette B. Directory C. Bibliography D. Monographs

211. ……….. (1984) defined research as the process of systematically obtaining

accurate answers to significant and pertinent questions by the use of the scientific method

of gathering and interpreting information. A. Clover and Basley B. Oshundeyi C.

Gutenberg D. Otlet
212. ……….. (1990) sees research as a form of organized and disciplined writing. A.

Anumudu B. Dr. Herbert C. Oshundeyi D. Dewey

213. All except one are types of research categorized into broad groups. A. Basic/Pure

research B. Applied/Practical research C. Development research D. Ethnographic

research

214. ……….. is carried out for the purpose of extending or advancing the frontiers of

knowledge. A. Basic/Pure research B. Applied/Practical research C. Development

research D. Ethnographic research

215. ……….. is concerned with the application of scientific knowledge to practical

problems. A. Basic/Pure research B. Applied/Practical research C. Development research

D. Ethnographic research

216. ……….. is used in design and production engineering. A. Basic/Pure research B.

Applied/Practical research C. Development research D. Ethnographic research

217. The library is a repository of knowledge and the heart of any college or

university. A. Cloak Room B. Laboratory C. Research Institute D. Library

218. The ………. System uses letters of the alphabet for its notation. A. LC B. DDC C.

UDC D. Colon

219. The ……….. is the heart of the library system, the principal and the easiest

pointer to locating any material within the library. A. Classification B. Catalogue C.

Serials D. Monographs

220. The catalogue contains 3 X 5 inch index cards. A. True B. False C. Don’t know

D. None of the Above

221. The ……….. Dictionary (1999) defines copyright as “a property right in an

original work of authorship. A. Cambridge B. Oxford C. Black’s Law D. Moys Scheme

222. ……….. is a branch of intellectual Property Law, one of the intangible rights

secured by law. A. Copyright B. Patent C. Seal D. Infringement

223. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) has copyright on its

……….. list. A. Exclusive legislative B. Concurrent legislative C. Legislative D.

Exclusive
224. The levels of Copyright Infringement in Nigeria are……….. and ………... A.

Franchise, Right B. Civil, Criminal C. Broadcast, Permission D. all of the above

225. The Act governing copyright is the “Copyright Act, ……….., Laws of the

Federation of Nigeria (LFN 2004). A. CAP C28 B. CAP C30 C. CAP C26 D. CAP C40

226. The ……….. is responsible for all matters affecting copyright in Nigeria. A.

Human right Commission B. Copyright Association C. Nigerian Infringement

Commission D. Nigerian Copyright Commission

227. According to the Universal Copyright Conversion (UCC), a copyright notice

“………..” is required to be conspicuously affixed to every work to gain protection. A. ©️

B. ™️C. ℗ D. None of the Above

228. The “………..” rule was put in place to protect copyright materials used for

educational purposes. A. Copyright Act B. Infringement C. Fair Use D. None of the

Above

229. ………. of the 1976 Act (USA) permits copying of materials by university

libraries only if the reproduction is made without direct or indirect commercial

advantage. A. Section 101 B. Section 105 C. Section 108 D. Section 104

230. ……….. involves the use of a technique to make a system or process more self-

acting and self regulating and less dependent on human intervention. A. Authorization B.

Automation C. Configuration D. Application

231. A ……….. is simply defined as a linked set of computer systems capable of

sharing computer power and resources. A. Network B. Connection C. LAN D. WAN

232. ……….. is the network in which the computer systems are all situated relatively

close to each other connected by wire cables. A. Network B. Connection C. LAN D.

WAN

233. ……….. is a network in which the computers are geographically remote and are

connected by communication satellites. A. Network B. Connection C. LAN D. WAN

234. The LASU Library is on a LAN with ……….. workstations spread all over the

library. A. 22 B. 44 C. 16 D. 25
235. ……….. consists of programs, routines and procedures which can be run on a

computer system. A. Software B. Hardware C. Firmware D. Microfiche

236. All of the following are Examples of library softwares except ……….. A. Alice

for Windows B. X-Lib – Window C. TINLIB-DOS D. CVS/ISOS

237. ……….. was developed locally by Raw Material Research Council of Nigeria. A.

Alice for Windows B. X-Lib – Window C. TINLIB-DOS D. Micro CDS/ISIS

238. ……….. based was developed by UNESCO. A. Alice for Windows B. X-Lib –

Window C. TINLIB-DOS D. Micro CDS/ISIS

239. Software can be defined as a collective set of instructions, called programs which

can be interpreted by a computer. A. Hardware B. Software C. Firmware D. Microfiche

240. ……….. is a commercial library software, window-based and is being used by the

LASU Library. A. Alice for Windows B. X-Lib – Window C. TINLIB-DOS D. Micro

CDS/ISIS

241. The following are the types of services the internet provides except ……….. A. World Wide Web
(www) B. Electronic Mail (E-mail) C. File Transfer D. http:

242. Other internet services include the following except ………... A. Gazette B. Teleconferencing C.
Discussion groups D. Broadcast mail

243. ……….. is a communications system that enables you to send messages and information with the
certainty of delivery. A. World Wide Web (www) B. Electronic Mail (E-mail) C. File Transfer D. Broadcast
mail

244. Search Engine is a computer program which searches a very large base to find data items which
match a requested query. A. Search Engine B. Point-to-point C. Group conference D. Broadcast
conference

245. All of the following are examples of search engines except ……….. A. Dogpile B. Snapchat C.
Metacrawler D. Ixquick

246. Lagos State University started academic activities in ……….. on one campus, Ojo, Lagos. A. 2000 B.
1988 C. 1984 D. 2002

247. The Main Library (now called Fatiu Akesode Library) was started with the inception of LASU in
……….. A. 1984 B. 1988 C. 2000 D. 2002

248. The Engineering Library at Epe Campus was established in ……….. with the movement of the
Engineering Faculty to Epe. A. 2000 B. 1988 C. 1984 D. 2002

249. The Medical Library of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) was established
and commissioned on the 9th February, ………... A. 2000 B. 1988 C. 1984 D. 1999
250. The School of Communication Library, Surulere commenced operation on 1 st February… A. 2005 B.
1988 C. 1984 D. 2002

*LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, ;NIGERIA*

GNS 101 LIBRARY

STUDIES

PAST QUESTION

ANSWERS (250)

1. C

2. B

3. B

4. A

5. B

6. C

7. C

8. B

9. C

10. A

11. B

12. C

13. A

14. C

15. C

16. B

17. B

18. A

19. C
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21. D

22. C

23. C

24. D

25. B

26. C

27. B

28. A

29. C

30. D

31. D

32. B

33. B

34. A

35. A

36. D

37. B

38. D

39. D

40. B

41. B

42. C

43. C

44. A

45. C

46. D

47. A

48. C
49. B

50. D

51. A

52. A

53. D

54. D

55. A

56. C

57. C

58. D

59. C

60. A

61. A

62. B

63. D

64. C

65. A

66. B

67. C

68. C

69. B

70. A

71. B

72. B

73. C

74. C

75. C

76. A

77. B
78. A

79. B

80. D

81. B

82. A

83. D

84. A

85. A

86. A

87. B

88. C

89. C

90. D

91. C

92. D

93. A

94. B

95. B

96. A

97. A

98. C

99. D

100. A

101. A

102. A

103. C

104. A

105. C

106. C
107. B

108. C

109. D

110. A

111. B

112. C

113. C

114. B

115. A

116. C

117. B

118. B

119. C

120. A

121. B

122. A

123. C

124. D

125. A

126. A

127. A

128. D

129. B

130. A

131. C

132. C

133. A

134. D

135. B
136. B

137. D

138. D

139. B

140. B

141. C

142. D

143. A

144. B

145. A

146. D

147. B

148. B

149. A

150. C

151. D

152. B

153. C

154. D

155. B

156. B

157. D

158. C

159. A

160. C

161. A

162. D

163. B

164. C
165. C

166. D

167. C

168. A

169. A

170. D

171. C

172. D

173. D

174. B

175. B

176. A

177. A

178. A

179. A

180. C

181. A

182. A

183. A

184. D

185. D

186. C

187. C

188. B

189. C

190. D

191. B

192. B

193. A
194. A

195. C

196. D

197. B

198. D

199. A

200. A

201. A

202. D

203. C

204. B

205. A

206. C

207. B

208. C

209. D

210. D

211. A

212. C

213. D

214. A

215. B

216. C

217. D

218. A

219. B

220. A

221. C

222. A
223. A

224. B

225. A

226. D

227. A

228. C

229. C

230. B

231. A

232. C

233. D

234. A

235. A

236. D

237. B

238. D

239. B

240. A

241. D

242. A

243. B

244. A

245. B

246. C

247. A

248. B

249. D

250. A