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Library Sciences QUESTION #1576
Question 1
In the context of IT-based library management, 'metadata harvesting' using the OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) enables libraries to:
  • Physically collect rare items from other institutions
  • Automatically collect and aggregate metadata records from multiple distributed digital repositories into a single searchable interface✔️
  • Convert MARC records into RDA format
  • Manage staff attendance records
Correct Answer Explanation
OAI-PMH is a protocol that allows service providers to automatically harvest (collect) metadata records from multiple data providers (digital repositories, institutional repositories, open-access archives) and aggregate them into a unified searchable database — enabling federated discovery of distributed digital resources.