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What is the primary objective of the Listing of Open Access Databases (LOADB)?
A. To create a single portal of web-enabled, linked databases
B. To curate a collection of subscription-based databases using A to Z list
C. To classify and categorize Open Access Databases
D. To provide access customised Institutional Repository Databases
E. To assess the use of Open Access Databases

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
A, C Only

LOADB Objectives: Creating a Unified Portal

The Listing of Open Access Databases (LOADB) aims to streamline access to freely available scholarly resources. Based on the likely objectives, its primary goals are:

  • Creating a single portal: To act as a central access point for various web-enabled, linked databases, making it easier for users to find resources (Option A).
  • Classifying and categorizing Databases: To organize Open Access Databases, helping users navigate and identify relevant collections (Option C).

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

The objectives of LOADB do not primarily involve:

  • Subscription Databases: LOADB focuses on Open Access, not subscription-based resources (Option B).
  • Institutional Repositories: While IRs might be included, the objective isn't limited to customized access solely for them (Option D).
  • Usage Assessment: LOADB is about listing and organizing, not primarily about assessing how often databases are used (Option E).

Therefore, the core functions involve creating a unified access point (A) and organizing the available resources through classification (C).

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Important Questions from Information Sources & Types

  1. Who among the following have distinguished "Primary document" as one of the type of documents?

    A. S R Ranganathan

    B. C W Hanson

    C. Denis Grogan

    D. F W Lancaster

    E. SC Bradford

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  2. Who had used the term 'document bibliography' on a specialized subject to cover both the bibliography and document list?

  3. In which of the following categories, does the document entitled 'Prolegomena to Library Classification' written by S R Ranganathan belong to

  4. Who has recognized three theories of reference services, namely minimal, middling, and maximum?

  5. A document is to be called as Grey Literature when -

    A. The document is published with an ISBN.

    B. The document is not published commercially.

    C. The document is not ephemeral in nature.

    D. The document is protected by IPR.

    E. The document is not procured through normal book publication channels.

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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