GLC Legal and Ethical Principles 5

Question 1

The 'first sale doctrine' in copyright law allows a library to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Lend or resell a lawfully purchased physical copy without permission of the copyright holder

Answer

The first sale doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 109) permits the owner of a lawfully purchased copy to lend or resell it without the copyright holder's permission.

Question 2

A librarian who makes a personnel decision that is influenced by a family member's friendship with one of the candidates is exhibiting what type of ethical problem?

Accepted Answer

Conflict of interest

Answer

Allowing personal relationships to influence professional decisions constitutes a conflict of interest, which violates the ALA Code of Ethics.

Question 3

Which Georgia state agency oversees public library development, standards, and certification in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS)

Answer

Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) is the state agency responsible for public library development, certification, and the administration of state and federal library funds.

Question 4

What does 'challenged material' mean in library ethics and policy?

Accepted Answer

A formal written complaint requesting the removal or restriction of library materials

Answer

A challenged material is one that has been formally challenged through a written complaint requesting its removal or restriction from the collection.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a library practice that upholds the ALA ethical principle of 'confidentiality'?

Accepted Answer

Shredding returned book slips so circulation history is not retained

Answer

Destroying records that could identify patron reading habits is a concrete practice that protects patron confidentiality.

(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test

(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test

GLC Legal and Ethical Principles 5