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

Answer

A collection development policy defines selection criteria, collection scope, and procedures for managing gifts and deselection.

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)

Answer

Demand-driven acquisition (DDA) purchases items only when patrons actually request or access them.

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

Answer

An approval plan's value depends on how well the vendor profile accurately reflects the library's collection scope and community needs.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Lends more items than it borrows from other libraries

Answer

A net lender fills more ILL requests from other libraries than it sends out, indicating a strong collection relative to borrowing needs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Multiple libraries coordinating collecting responsibilities to reduce duplication

Answer

Cooperative collection development involves libraries dividing subject or format responsibilities to maximize collective coverage and reduce redundancy.

(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test

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GLC Collection Development and Management 2