LTA Collection Management and Acquisitions 2

Question 1

What is a 'standing order' in library acquisitions?

Accepted Answer

An automatic order for each new volume in a continuing series

Answer

A standing order ensures the library automatically receives and pays for each new volume or edition of a series as it is published.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'weeding' in collection management?

Accepted Answer

Systematically removing outdated or underused materials

Answer

Weeding (also called deselection) is the process of systematically removing materials that are outdated, damaged, or rarely used to maintain a current and useful collection.

Question 3

What does the acronym 'ILL' stand for in library services?

Accepted Answer

Interlibrary Loan

Answer

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that allows a library to borrow materials from another library on behalf of a patron.

Question 4

A library uses the CREW method for weeding. What does the 'C' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Currency

Answer

In the CREW method (Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding), 'C' stands for Currency, referring to how up-to-date the information in the item is.

Question 5

Which type of vendor provides libraries access to electronic journals from multiple publishers through a single platform?

Accepted Answer

Aggregator

Answer

An aggregator bundles electronic content from many publishers into a single database or platform, giving libraries one-stop access.

(LTA) Library Technical Assistant Practice Test

(LTA) Library Technical Assistant Practice Test

LTA Collection Management and Acquisitions 2