GLC Collection Development & Resource Management 2

Question 1

A library's collection development policy should primarily serve as a guide for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Selecting, acquiring, and evaluating library materials

Answer

A collection development policy provides a framework for selecting, acquiring, and evaluating materials to ensure the collection meets community needs.

Question 2

Which evaluation method involves systematically examining each item in the collection to assess its condition and relevance?

Accepted Answer

Item-by-item review

Answer

Item-by-item review (also called direct review) involves physically examining each item to judge currency, condition, accuracy, and relevance.

Question 3

When a librarian uses the CREW method for weeding, what does the acronym CREW stand for?

Accepted Answer

Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding

Answer

CREW stands for Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding, a systematic method developed by the Texas State Library for weeding public library collections.

Question 4

Which factor is LEAST relevant when evaluating a nonfiction book for potential weeding?

Accepted Answer

The author's academic credentials

Answer

Author credentials alone do not determine whether a book remains current, accurate, or in demand; circulation, age, and condition are more directly relevant to weeding decisions.

Question 5

A library is developing a collection in a subject area where materials become outdated quickly. Which criterion should receive the MOST weight during selection?

Accepted Answer

Currency of the information

Answer

In rapidly changing fields such as medicine or technology, currency of information is the most critical selection criterion to ensure accuracy and usefulness.

(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test

(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test

GLC Collection Development & Resource Management 2