LSSC Collection Development and Management 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes an approval plan in library acquisitions?

Accepted Answer

A vendor agreement to automatically send titles matching pre-set profile criteria

Answer

An approval plan is a standing arrangement with a vendor to automatically supply books matching the library's subject and format profile, which selectors review and may return.

Question 2

When a library has a policy of 'intellectual freedom' in collection development, it means:

Accepted Answer

The library will include materials representing diverse viewpoints, even controversial ones

Answer

Intellectual freedom in collection development means the library collects diverse perspectives and resists censorship, consistent with the ALA Library Bill of Rights.

Question 3

What is 'collection mapping' used for in library management?

Accepted Answer

Visually representing collection strengths and gaps across subject areas

Answer

Collection mapping is a visual or data-based tool that displays the depth and breadth of holdings across subject areas to inform selection decisions.

Question 4

Which factor is most important when determining the appropriate number of copies to purchase for a high-demand title?

Accepted Answer

The title's price and available budget relative to expected patron demand

Answer

Copy decisions should balance patron demand (judged by holds, reserve lists, or circulation trends) against budget constraints to minimize wait times cost-effectively.

Question 5

Which classification system is most commonly used in US public libraries for organizing nonfiction collections?

Accepted Answer

Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

Answer

The Dewey Decimal Classification system is the standard organizational scheme for most US public libraries, grouping nonfiction into ten broad subject classes.

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LSSC Collection Development and Management 3