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Library Sciences QUESTION #1499
Question 1
Authority control in cataloguing serves which primary function?
  • To assign Dewey Decimal numbers to resources
  • To ensure consistency and uniqueness of access points such as names, titles, and subjects✔️
  • To digitize physical library collections
  • To generate acquisition orders for new materials
Correct Answer Explanation
Authority control ensures that a single, consistent, and authoritative form of a name, title, or subject heading is used across all records, preventing duplicate or inconsistent access points in a catalogue.