GLC GLC - Georgia Librarian Community Engagement and Outreach 2

Question 1

Which professional organization provides resources and advocacy support specifically for Georgia school librarians?

Accepted Answer

Georgia School Library Media Association (GSLMA)

Answer

GSLMA (Georgia School Library Media Association) is the professional organization that specifically supports school librarians in Georgia.

Question 2

A librarian visits a community senior center to teach basic internet research skills. This is best described as what?

Accepted Answer

Outreach programming

Answer

Taking library services off-site to serve a specific community group is a form of outreach programming.

Question 3

What is the main benefit of a school library developing a social media presence?

Accepted Answer

It extends the library's reach and engages the school community digitally

Answer

Social media expands the library's visibility and creates additional channels for engaging students, families, and staff.

Question 4

Which action best demonstrates a school librarian serving as an advocate for equitable access?

Accepted Answer

Lobbying for Wi-Fi hotspot lending to support students without home internet

Answer

Advocating for hotspot lending addresses the digital divide and ensures all students have equal access to information resources.

Question 5

When a librarian presents circulation data and student achievement correlations to the school board, this activity is called what?

Accepted Answer

Library program advocacy

Answer

Presenting data to decision-makers to demonstrate the library's value and secure support is a form of library program advocacy.

(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test