MLS Collection Development and Management 5

Question 1

Which ethical principle from ALA's Code of Ethics is MOST directly relevant to resisting pressure to remove controversial books from a public library collection?

Accepted Answer

Commitment to intellectual freedom and resistance to censorship

Answer

ALA's commitment to intellectual freedom explicitly calls on librarians to resist censorship and uphold the right of patrons to access a broad range of materials.

Question 2

A library consortium negotiates a license that allows member libraries to share electronic content across institutional boundaries. This type of provision is called:

Accepted Answer

Cross-access or resource-sharing provision

Answer

A cross-access or resource-sharing provision in a consortium license explicitly authorizes affiliated member libraries to access and share licensed content across institutions.

Question 3

When assessing a journal's value for possible cancellation, which combination of data provides the MOST comprehensive picture?

Accepted Answer

Usage statistics, cost per use, and faculty feedback

Answer

Combining usage data, cost-per-use calculations, and faculty input provides a holistic view of a journal's value that no single metric can capture alone.

Question 4

Which collection development strategy is BEST suited for a public library in a rapidly growing suburban community with shifting demographics?

Accepted Answer

Regular community needs assessments with flexible collection budget allocations

Answer

Regular community assessments allow the library to adapt collection priorities as the community's demographics, interests, and information needs evolve.

Question 5

In library science, what is meant by 'perpetual access rights' in the context of electronic journal licensing?

Accepted Answer

The right to access a journal indefinitely regardless of subscription status, for content published during the subscription period

Answer

Perpetual access rights guarantee that a library retains access to content published during a paid subscription period even after canceling the subscription.

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS Collection Development and Management 5