GLC Library Program Administration 4

Question 1

A library director must terminate an employee for documented performance failures. Which step is most critical BEFORE termination?

Accepted Answer

Ensure progressive discipline is documented and HR/legal counsel is consulted

Answer

Progressive discipline documentation and HR/legal review protect the library from wrongful termination claims and ensure due process.

Question 2

The Georgia Public Library Service uses per-capita funding formulas partly based on which data source?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Census population data

Answer

State aid formulas typically use official U.S. Census population figures to determine per-capita funding allocations for public libraries.

Question 3

Which tool is most useful for identifying gaps between current library services and community needs?

Accepted Answer

A community needs assessment

Answer

A community needs assessment gathers data directly from residents and stakeholders to reveal unmet needs that internal reports cannot show.

Question 4

A library's Friends group wants to donate $50,000 for a new makerspace. The director's first administrative action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Present the gift to the board for acceptance and determine any restrictions on use

Answer

Gifts to public entities typically must be formally accepted by the governing board, which also clarifies any donor restrictions.

Question 5

When writing a job description for a new librarian position, ALA guidelines suggest competencies should align with:

Accepted Answer

ALA Core Competences of Librarianship and local service priorities

Answer

ALA's Core Competences provide a professional framework for defining librarian qualifications, which should be adapted to local service needs.

(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test