Library Science Collection Development 3

Question 1

What is 'collection mapping' in library collection management?

Accepted Answer

A systematic analysis of the collection's coverage against curriculum or community needs

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Creating a physical floor map of library stacks

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Mapping call numbers to physical shelf locations

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Creating a geographic display of library branches

Question 2

What is 'serials cancellation project' in library collection management?

Accepted Answer

A systematic review and cancellation of journal subscriptions to reduce costs

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A project to digitize old serial runs

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Canceling duplicate serial holdings

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Stopping publication of a library newsletter

Question 3

Which of the following best defines 'interlibrary cooperation' in collection development?

Accepted Answer

Libraries coordinating collection efforts to avoid duplication and fill gaps collectively

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Libraries sharing cataloging records

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Libraries sharing physical spaces

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Libraries exchanging staff for training

Question 4

What is the term for materials the library owns permanently as opposed to those accessed only online?

Accepted Answer

Owned vs. leased collection

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Perpetual access materials

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Print-first collection

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Fixed assets

Question 5

What does the term 'big deal' refer to in academic library journal licensing?

Accepted Answer

A bundled journal package that gives access to a publisher's entire journal portfolio for a set price

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A major government funding grant for libraries

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An agreement between multiple library consortia

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The largest single database subscription

Question 6

Which collection assessment technique compares holdings against a standard bibliography or reading list?

Accepted Answer

List checking (bibliography checking)

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Circulation analysis

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Community analysis

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Interlibrary loan analysis