MLS FREE MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Information Resources & Collection Management Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which collection development policy component establishes the scope and depth of materials acquired in specific subject areas?
- Conspectus levels (Correct answer)
- Weeding schedule
- Circulation policy
- Interlibrary loan agreement
Correct answer: Conspectus levels
Conspectus levels define collecting intensity from minimal to comprehensive for each subject area.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a needs assessment in collection management?
- To align acquisitions with the information needs of the community served (Correct answer)
- To reduce the overall library budget
- To eliminate outdated cataloging records
- To increase the number of periodical subscriptions
Correct answer: To align acquisitions with the information needs of the community served
A needs assessment ensures the collection reflects the actual demands and demographics of the library's user population.
Question 3: In evaluating electronic databases for acquisition, which metric best indicates actual patron engagement?
- Cost per use (Correct answer)
- Total holdings count
- Number of vendor demonstrations
- Publication frequency
Correct answer: Cost per use
Cost per use divides the subscription price by the number of times patrons access the resource, revealing true value.
Question 4: What does the term 'last copy' policy refer to in cooperative collection management?
- An agreement among libraries to ensure at least one institution retains a copy before any library discards it (Correct answer)
- A rule that the last patron to check out a book decides its fate
- A policy requiring digital backup of every physical item
- A cataloging standard for unique manuscripts
Correct answer: An agreement among libraries to ensure at least one institution retains a copy before any library discards it
A last copy agreement prevents all participating libraries from simultaneously withdrawing the same title, preserving regional access.
Question 5: Which selection tool provides pre-publication reviews to help librarians make purchasing decisions?
- Kirkus Reviews (Correct answer)
- WorldCat
- OCLC FirstSearch
- Google Scholar
Correct answer: Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews publishes advance reviews of forthcoming books, giving librarians lead time for acquisition decisions.
Question 6: What is the CREW method used for in library collection management?
- Systematic weeding of outdated or damaged materials (Correct answer)
- Cataloging rare and archival items
- Training new reference librarians
- Digitizing special collections
Correct answer: Systematic weeding of outdated or damaged materials
CREW (Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding) provides a structured approach for identifying items to remove from the collection.
