GLC Collection Development and Management 2

Question 1

A library's collection development policy should include which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

Selection criteria, scope, and procedures for gifts and weeding

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A list of all current titles in the collection

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Vendor contact information and pricing schedules

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Annual budget allocations by department

Question 2

Which model of collection development emphasizes acquiring materials based on demonstrated patron demand rather than anticipated need?

Accepted Answer

Demand-driven acquisition (DDA)

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Just-in-case model

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Blanket order model

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Approval plan model

Question 3

When evaluating a vendor's approval plan, a librarian's primary concern should be:

Accepted Answer

The accuracy of the profiling system in matching library needs

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The vendor's physical warehouse location

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The number of years the vendor has been in business

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Whether the vendor offers free shipping

Question 4

The term 'interlibrary loan net lender' describes a library that:

Accepted Answer

Lends more items than it borrows from other libraries

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Borrows more items than it lends to other libraries

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Only participates in regional ILL agreements

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Charges fees for every ILL transaction

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'cooperative collection development'?

Accepted Answer

Multiple libraries coordinating collecting responsibilities to reduce duplication

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One library purchasing materials on behalf of a consortium

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A vendor managing a library's entire purchasing process

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A state agency dictating what libraries must acquire

Question 6

A librarian notices that a reference database costs more per use than an ILL request for the same content. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Analyze usage trends over time before making a decision

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Immediately cancel the database subscription

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Negotiate a price increase with the vendor

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Add more promotional materials for the database

Question 7

Which federal legislation most directly affects library collection decisions regarding accessible formats for patrons with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

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The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

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The Copyright Term Extension Act