MLS Collection Development and Management 3

Question 1

Which federal legislation most directly impacts library collection decisions regarding materials about certain political activities or organizations?

Accepted Answer

USA PATRIOT Act

Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act allows law enforcement to seek records of library materials patrons borrow, creating concerns about chilling effects on collection and patron privacy.

Question 2

A collection development librarian at a community college is building a nursing program collection. Which resource BEST identifies core nursing titles for academic libraries?

Accepted Answer

Brandon/Hill Selected List of Print Nursing Books

Answer

The Brandon/Hill Selected List is a widely recognized standard bibliography for evaluating nursing and allied health collections in academic libraries.

Question 3

In collection management, 'serials cancellation projects' are typically triggered by:

Accepted Answer

Budget reductions or rising subscription costs

Answer

Serials cancellation projects are most commonly driven by budget constraints or unsustainable subscription price increases that require prioritization of titles.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A bundled journal package from a publisher licensing many titles together

Answer

The 'big deal' refers to publisher bundles that license large packages of e-journals together, often at a discount but with reduced flexibility to cancel individual titles.

Question 5

Which weeding method uses the last date of circulation stamped in the book as the primary criterion for withdrawal consideration?

Accepted Answer

CREW method

Answer

The CREW (Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding) method, developed by the Texas State Library, uses circulation dates alongside other criteria for weeding decisions.

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS Collection Development and Management 3