GLC Library Program Administration 2

Question 1

When developing a library's strategic plan, which step should occur FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an environmental scan

Answer

Draft budget projections

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Write the mission statement

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Identify performance metrics

Question 2

A Georgia public library wishes to reallocate funds from one budget line to another mid-year. What is generally required?

Accepted Answer

Board approval and possible governing authority notification

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No action needed if amounts are equal

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Only the director's written memo

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PINES system update

Question 3

Which federal legislation most directly governs how libraries receiving E-rate funding must filter internet content?

Accepted Answer

CIPA

Answer

FERPA

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USA PATRIOT Act

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COPPA

Question 4

A library director wants to evaluate program effectiveness. Which measurement best indicates outcome rather than output?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of children who demonstrate improved pre-literacy skills

Answer

Number of story-time sessions held

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Total attendance at programs

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Square footage of program space used

Question 5

Under Georgia law, library board members of a county public library are typically appointed by whom?

Accepted Answer

The county board of commissioners

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The state librarian

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The library director

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A vote of library cardholders

Question 6

A library is applying for an LSTA grant through the Georgia Public Library Service. Which entity administers LSTA funds at the state level?

Accepted Answer

Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS)

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Institute of Museum and Library Services directly

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Georgia Department of Education

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American Library Association

Question 7

Which scheduling approach best supports staff morale and equitable workload in a small branch library?

Accepted Answer

Rotate duties and desk shifts so all staff share peak and off-peak hours

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Always assign the same desks to the same staff

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Let senior staff choose shifts first each quarter

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Schedule based solely on patron traffic data without staff input