Collection Development and Management MCQs

  1. What is the primary goal of collection development in libraries?
    • a) To increase library membership
    • b) To acquire a comprehensive range of materials that meet the needs of users
    • c) To reduce library operating costs
    • d) To prioritize digital collections over physical collections
    • Answer: b) To acquire a comprehensive range of materials that meet the needs of users
  2. Which of the following is NOT a consideration in collection development?
    • a) User needs and interests
    • b) Budget constraints
    • c) Availability of space for physical collections
    • d) The popularity of materials on social media
    • Answer: d) The popularity of materials on social media
  3. The process of evaluating and selecting materials for inclusion in a library’s collection is known as:
    • a) Collection assessment
    • b) Collection management
    • c) Collection development
    • d) Collection weeding
    • Answer: c) Collection development
  4. What does the term “weeding” refer to in collection management?
    • a) Adding new materials to the collection
    • b) Removing outdated or irrelevant materials from the collection
    • c) Assessing the value of the collection
    • d) Organizing materials on shelves
    • Answer: b) Removing outdated or irrelevant materials from the collection
  5. Which factor is NOT typically considered when evaluating materials for inclusion in a library’s collection?
    • a) Author’s nationality
    • b) Relevance to the library’s mission and goals
    • c) Accuracy and credibility of information
    • d) Popularity on social media
    • Answer: d) Popularity on social media
  6. What is the purpose of a collection development policy in libraries?
    • a) To restrict access to certain materials
    • b) To guide decision-making in acquiring and managing collections
    • c) To promote specific authors or publishers
    • d) To encourage library fines
    • Answer: b) To guide decision-making in acquiring and managing collections
  7. Which of the following is a key consideration in managing digital collections?
    • a) Shelf space availability
    • b) Preservation of physical materials
    • c) Copyright and licensing agreements
    • d) Dewey Decimal Classification
    • Answer: c) Copyright and licensing agreements
  8. The process of assessing the use and value of materials in a library’s collection is known as:
    • a) Collection development
    • b) Collection management
    • c) Collection assessment
    • d) Collection weeding
    • Answer: c) Collection assessment
  9. What is the purpose of conducting a collection assessment in libraries?
    • a) To increase circulation statistics
    • b) To evaluate the quality and relevance of materials in the collection
    • c) To organize materials on shelves
    • d) To limit access to materials
    • Answer: b) To evaluate the quality and relevance of materials in the collection
  10. Which factor is NOT typically considered when weeding library collections?
    • a) Age and condition of materials
    • b) Circulation statistics
    • c) Popularity of materials on social media
    • d) Relevance to current user needs
    • Answer: c) Popularity of materials on social media
  11. The term “collection mapping” in library management refers to:
    • a) Identifying gaps and overlaps in the collection
    • b) Creating a physical map of the library’s layout
    • c) Assessing user demographics
    • d) Cataloging materials
    • Answer: a) Identifying gaps and overlaps in the collection
  12. Which approach to collection development focuses on acquiring materials based on user requests and immediate needs?
    • a) Demand-driven acquisition
    • b) Collection-based acquisition
    • c) Preservation-focused acquisition
    • d) Cooperative acquisition
    • Answer: a) Demand-driven acquisition
  13. A library consortium is an example of:
    • a) Collection weeding
    • b) Cooperative acquisition
    • c) Collection assessment
    • d) Collection mapping
    • Answer: b) Cooperative acquisition
  14. Which factor is NOT typically considered when setting collection development priorities?
    • a) Budget constraints
    • b) User feedback and requests
    • c) Availability of shelf space
    • d) Popularity of materials on social media
    • Answer: d) Popularity of materials on social media
  15. The process of identifying and acquiring materials from multiple sources through collaborative efforts is known as:
    • a) Collection mapping
    • b) Cooperative acquisition
    • c) Demand-driven acquisition
    • d) Collection weeding
    • Answer: b) Cooperative acquisition
  16. Which of the following is a common tool used in collection development to track circulation statistics and user preferences?
    • a) Library catalog
    • b) MARC records
    • c) Integrated Library System (ILS)
    • d) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
    • Answer: c) Integrated Library System (ILS)
  17. The term “budget allocation” in collection development refers to:
    • a) Weeding outdated materials
    • b) Assigning funds for acquiring new materials
    • c) Evaluating user needs
    • d) Organizing materials on shelves
    • Answer: b) Assigning funds for acquiring new materials
  18. Which factor is typically considered when selecting materials for special collections in libraries?
    • a) Popularity on social media
    • b) Rarity and uniqueness
    • c) Age of materials
    • d) Copyright status
    • Answer: b) Rarity and uniqueness
  19. The process of creating policies and procedures for managing donations and gifts to the library is part of:
    • a) Collection development
    • b) Collection management
    • c) Collection assessment
    • d) Collection weeding
    • Answer: b) Collection management
  20. Which of the following is a key principle in collection management?
    • a) Hoarding materials regardless of relevance
    • b) Regularly updating and assessing the collection
    • c) Removing materials based on personal preferences
    • d) Ignoring user feedback
    • Answer: b) Regularly updating and assessing the collection

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