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Library Page Test: Practice Questions for Shelving and Catalog Skills

Quick, free library page practice test. Instant results and answer feedback.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Harumy NatsumeUpdated Aug 25, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This library page practice test helps you prepare for the library page exam with realistic questions on shelving, the Dewey Decimal System, and patron service. Get quick results and simple explanations to spot gaps fast. If you want more focused practice, try our Dewey Decimal system quiz or build workplace tech confidence with a short basic it quiz.

Which set of adult fiction call numbers is in correct shelf order by author using last name first?
FIC Kipling, FIC Kline, FIC King, FIC Kingsley
FIC Kingsley, FIC Kline, FIC Kipling, FIC King
FIC King, FIC Kingsley, FIC Kipling, FIC Kline
FIC Kline, FIC King, FIC Kingsley, FIC Kipling
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In Dewey Decimal order, which sequence is correct?
005.3001, 005.31, 005.3, 005.12
005.12, 005.31, 005.3, 005.3001
005.12, 005.3, 005.3001, 005.31
005.3, 005.12, 005.31, 005.3001
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When shelving titles, articles like 'A', 'An', and 'The' at the beginning of titles are ignored for sorting.
False
True
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Which is the correct next step after finding a visibly damaged book on your cart?
Route it to the designated damaged materials bin or staff desk per procedure
Shelve it anyway but with the spine facing in
Discard it immediately in the nearest trash bin
Attempt to repair it on the spot with tape
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A library book truck (cart) should be loaded with heavier items on the bottom shelves for stability.
True
False
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Which sequence of Dewey call numbers is correct when comparing decimals digit by digit?
393.80, 393.801, 393.82, 393.821
393.80, 393.801, 393.82, 393. nine
393.8, 393.82, 393. nine, 393.821
393.8, 393.80, 393.801, 393.82
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According to a policy that shelves Reference (REF) materials ahead of general and other prefixes, which label should be shelved first?
REF 031 GUA
031 GUA
YA 031 GUA
J 031 GUA
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When ordering by Cutter numbers, which comes first?
FIC ADAN
FIC ADAMS
FIC ADA
FIC ADAM
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If a spine label reads 796.323 JON 2021, which part primarily determines shelf order after the Dewey number?
2021
Color of the label
796.323
JON
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Shelving order for biographies varies, but in many systems which would come first?
B LINCOLN
B A. LINCOLN
BIO ABRAHAM LINCOLN
92 LINCOLN ABRAHAM
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Which is the correct shelf order for LC call numbers?
QA76 .B1, QA76 .A25, QA76 .A3
QA76 .A25, QA76 .A3, QA76 .B1
QA7 .A25, QA76 .A3, QA76 .A25
QA76.3, QA76 .A25, QA76 .A3
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When sorting returned items before shelving, what is the best first step?
Separate by collection/area (e.g., Adult Nonfiction, YA, J) per library scheme
Stack the heaviest books on top for quick access
Place everything directly on shelves from the cart
Sort by color to speed recognition
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Which sequence of Dewey call numbers is correct when one number has fewer digits after the decimal?
612.801, 612.8, 612.80, 612.81
612.81, 612.801, 612.80, 612.8
612.8, 612.80, 612.801, 612.81
612.80, 612.81, 612.801, 612.8
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On a Holds shelf sorted by last name, then first name, which order is correct?
Lee, Abel; Lee, Aaron; Lee, Bella
Lee, Aaron; Lee, Bella; Lee, Abel
Lee, Aaron; Lee, Abel; Lee, Bella
Lee, Bella; Lee, Aaron; Lee, Abel
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Pages should write personal notes on call labels to remember where things go.
False
True
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Which is the correct order for juvenile non-fiction when letters extend beyond the Cutter?
J 551.5 WEAT, J 551.5 WEATHER, J 551.5 WEATH
J 551.5 WEAT, J 551.5 WEATH, J 551.5 WEATHER
J 551.5 WEATHER, J 551.5 WEATH, J 551.5 WEAT
J 551.5 WEATH, J 551.5 WEATHER, J 551.5 WEAT
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When two LC call numbers differ only in the second Cutter, which comes first?
QA76 .A25 B3
QA76 .A25 A39
QA76 .A25 .Z
QA76 .A25 2018
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A Page should enter the closed stacks alone after hours if a patron insists they need an item immediately.
False
True
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Which is correct when reshelving DVDs with identical titles but different years?
Order by year after title/Cutter if policy uses date in call number
Order by MPAA rating
Order by disc count
Order by case color
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When a patron asks for help beyond your training, what should you do first?
Politely refer or escort them to the appropriate staff member
Guess and give an answer to appear helpful
Ignore the request since you are shelving
Tell them to search online later
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand Core Clerk Concepts -

    Use the free clerk practice test to grasp essential cataloging, metadata and classification principles crucial for a library page exam.

  2. Apply Circulation Procedures -

    Demonstrate the ability to execute standard circulation tasks, including checking items in and out, managing holds and issuing library cards.

  3. Navigate Classification Systems -

    Develop skills in using the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress schemes to accurately shelve and retrieve materials during your clerk exam practice.

  4. Analyze Test Question Strategies -

    Learn to identify and approach various question formats under timed conditions, improving your speed and accuracy.

  5. Evaluate Exam Readiness -

    Assess your strengths and weaknesses to tailor a focused study plan, boosting confidence for the library page test.

  6. Reinforce Professional Etiquette -

    Solidify best practices in patron interaction, confidentiality and communication to excel in real-world library clerk roles.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Dewey Decimal System Mastery -

    Recognize major classes 000 - 900 using the mnemonic "General People Do Good Science, History, Arts, Language" to quickly sort materials (ALA, 2020). For example, 641.5 guides you to cookbooks under 641, then decimals for specialty dishes. Consistent recall of these ranges accelerates shelving accuracy during clerk exam practice.

  2. Call Number & Alphabetical Order -

    Organize books by call number then author/title in Cutter order (Library of Congress Practice Guide). Remember "Numbers First, Letters Next" to alphabetize T - J after 200, then T2, T25, etc. This systematic approach cuts shelf-search time in half during a library page test.

  3. MARC Records & RDA Basics -

    Identify key fields in a MARC record: 245 for title, 100 for author, and 082 for Dewey (Library of Congress). Use the "245 - 100 - 082" triad as a quick mnemonic to verify catalog entries. Familiarity with RDA rules ensures accurate metadata creation on the clerk practice test.

  4. Efficient Circulation Procedures -

    Follow the check-in/check-out flow: scan patron card, item barcode, apply due-date slip, and log in ILS (OCLC guidelines). Use the "Scan, Slip, Log" mantra to prevent errors in renewals, recalls, and overdue notices. Mastery of this workflow boosts performance on clerk exam questions on circulation.

  5. Special Collections & Reference Support -

    Differentiate circulating vs. non-circulating materials using signage and security strips (Society of American Archivists). Always register reference queries with brief notes for future retrieval and user follow-up. Confidence in handling rare items and guiding patrons in a library page examination showcases professionalism.

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