GLC Collection Development & Resource Management 3

Question 1

In the context of electronic resource management, what is a 'perpetual access' right?

Accepted Answer

The right to permanently access content licensed during a subscription period, even after cancellation

Answer

Perpetual access means the library retains the right to access content for the subscription period even if the subscription is later cancelled.

Question 2

A librarian wants to compare the library's collection against a recognized list of recommended titles. This process is called:

Accepted Answer

Checklist method evaluation

Answer

The checklist method involves comparing the library's holdings against a standard bibliography or recommended list to identify strengths and gaps.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of demand-driven acquisition (DDA) for e-books?

Accepted Answer

Allowing patrons to trigger purchases through discovery and access of titles in a pool

Answer

DDA (also called patron-driven acquisition) allows patron use—such as viewing a record or reading a certain number of pages—to automatically trigger a purchase or short-term loan.

Question 4

When budgeting for serials, which cost factor most significantly distinguishes serials from monographs?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing and often escalating subscription costs

Answer

Serials require ongoing, recurring subscription payments that frequently increase annually, unlike monographs which are typically one-time purchases.

Question 5

Which organization publishes the 'Core Collections' series (formerly H.W. Wilson Standard Catalogs) used as selection tools by librarians?

Accepted Answer

EBSCO Information Services

Answer

EBSCO Information Services publishes the Core Collections series, which provides curated recommended title lists for public and school libraries across various formats.

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GLC Collection Development & Resource Management 3