GLC Collection Development and Management 3

Question 1

When a library receives a large gift collection, the FIRST step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Assess the gift against collection development criteria before accepting

Answer

Gift collections must be evaluated against the collection policy to determine which items, if any, meet selection standards before acceptance.

Question 2

In collection assessment, 'age analysis' is used to determine:

Accepted Answer

How current or dated materials in a subject area are

Answer

Age analysis examines copyright or publication dates to assess whether a collection's materials are sufficiently current for patron needs.

Question 3

A public library serves a community with a growing Spanish-speaking population. The collection development policy should be updated to:

Accepted Answer

Include Spanish-language materials as a priority collection area

Answer

Collection policies should reflect community demographics, making Spanish-language materials a priority when that population is growing.

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST example of a quantitative measure in collection evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Circulation statistics per subject area

Answer

Circulation statistics are a quantitative, numerical measure; satisfaction surveys and librarian judgment are qualitative.

Question 5

The primary purpose of a 'deselection' or 'weeding' program is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain a current, relevant, and usable collection

Answer

Weeding removes outdated, worn, or unused materials to keep the collection accurate, relevant, and easy to navigate.

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