GLC Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is a 'needs assessment' in library program planning? → A process to identify gaps between current and desired program states
2. When a librarian presents circulation data and student achievement correlations to the school board, this activity is called what? → Library program advocacy
3. What is cooperative collection development? → Libraries pooling resources and coordinating selection
4. Which term describes a library's effort to ensure all community members, including those with disabilities, can access services? → Universal design
5. Which component of the CRAAP test evaluates whether a source's content is biased or objective? → Purpose
6. According to RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) guidelines, which behavior is a hallmark of excellent reference service? → Maintaining approachability, interest, listening, searching, and follow-up
7. Which cataloging tool is used to describe resources and assign classification? → RDA
8. What is the purpose of subject headings in cataloging? → They assist in subject-based searching using controlled vocabulary
9. What is a 'library friends group' and what role does it play in community engagement? → A volunteer organization that supports and advocates for the library
10. How do libraries support differentiated learning? → By offering diverse formats and reading levels
11. A school librarian wants to determine students' prior knowledge before teaching a research unit. Which assessment type is most appropriate? → Diagnostic
12. Which skill is most emphasized in library instructional support? → Information literacy
13. What is the primary purpose of using a rubric when assessing student research projects? → To provide consistent, criteria-based feedback
14. What is the role of authority control in cataloging? → It ensures consistent and accurate naming conventions
15. According to the American Library Association's (ALA) Code of Ethics, which of the following is a core professional responsibility of a librarian? → Upholding the principles of intellectual freedom and resisting censorship.
16. What does the Boolean operator 'AND' do when used in a library database search? → Narrows the search by requiring both terms to appear in each result
17. What is the role of professional development in ethical library practice? → To improve compliance with ethical standards
18. How should librarians address patron complaints ethically? → Respond respectfully and follow ethical policies
19. Which AASL standard focuses on learners growing as ethical participants in a global community? → Engage
20. What role does usage data play in collection management? → It helps identify underused or outdated materials
21. What does the term 'action research' mean in the context of library program improvement? → A librarian-conducted study to improve professional practice
22. What is a librarian’s ethical responsibility regarding access to information? → Promote access to a wide range of resources without discrimination
23. What is the main goal of instructional support in libraries? → To support teaching and learning through resource access
24. Why is transparency important in library decision-making? → It fosters public trust and accountability
25. What is a core professional responsibility of librarians? → Ensuring equitable access to resources and services
26. What is the purpose of a program logic model in a school library context? → To show how inputs, activities, and outcomes are connected
27. Which policy helps ensure balanced library collections? → Collection development policy
28. Which Georgia-specific resource consortium provides shared access to electronic databases for K-12 school and public libraries across the state? → GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online)
29. What is the purpose of the Dewey Decimal System in libraries? → To organize materials by subject using numerical codes
30. What is a bibliographic record? → A catalog record that describes a specific item