MLS FREE MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Library Management and Leadership Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which leadership style emphasizes shared decision-making between library directors and staff members?

Accepted Answer

Participative leadership

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Autocratic leadership

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Laissez-faire leadership

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Transactional leadership

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a library's strategic plan?

Accepted Answer

To set long-term goals and align resources with the library's mission

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To list all current employees and their roles

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To document daily circulation statistics

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To comply with annual tax filing requirements

Question 3

In library management, what does the term 'weeding' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Removing outdated or damaged materials from the collection

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Hiring seasonal part-time staff

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Eliminating duplicate database records

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Pruning the landscaping around the library building

Question 4

Which budgeting approach requires library managers to justify every expense from zero each fiscal year?

Accepted Answer

Zero-based budgeting

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Incremental budgeting

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Line-item budgeting

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Performance-based budgeting

Question 5

What is a key benefit of conducting a SWOT analysis for a public library system?

Accepted Answer

It identifies internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats

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It automates the cataloging of new acquisitions

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It replaces the need for community needs assessments

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It generates real-time circulation reports

Question 6

Which federal law requires U.S. libraries receiving E-rate discounts to implement internet safety policies?

Accepted Answer

Children's Internet Protection Act

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Freedom of Information Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act