- The principle that ensures all library users have equitable access to information is known as:
- a) Intellectual freedom
- b) Privacy
- c) Equity of access
- d) Confidentiality
- Answer: c) Equity of access
- Which of the following is a core principle of the American Library Association (ALA) Code of Ethics?
- a) Profit maximization
- b) Censorship
- c) Confidentiality of user records
- d) Restriction of information
- Answer: c) Confidentiality of user records
- The right to access information without censorship is referred to as:
- a) Intellectual property
- b) Intellectual freedom
- c) Digital rights management
- d) Information privacy
- Answer: b) Intellectual freedom
- Which law mandates that libraries receiving federal funding must implement Internet safety policies to block access to obscene or harmful content?
- a) The Patriot Act
- b) The Freedom of Information Act
- c) The Childrenās Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
- d) The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)
- Answer: c) The Childrenās Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
- In the context of library user records, “confidentiality” means:
- a) Sharing information with third parties
- b) Keeping information private and secure
- c) Publishing user information online
- d) Archiving user data for future use
- Answer: b) Keeping information private and secure
- The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) primarily addresses issues related to:
- a) Freedom of speech
- b) Access to government information
- c) Digital copyright infringement
- d) Privacy of user records
- Answer: c) Digital copyright infringement
- A policy that ensures library materials are not restricted or removed based on the content of the material is known as:
- a) Collection development policy
- b) Anti-censorship policy
- c) Confidentiality policy
- d) Access policy
- Answer: b) Anti-censorship policy
- What is the primary purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
- a) To protect intellectual property
- b) To ensure public access to government records
- c) To regulate Internet content
- d) To enforce privacy laws
- Answer: b) To ensure public access to government records
- Which principle states that libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues?
- a) Intellectual freedom
- b) Right to privacy
- c) Balanced collection development
- d) Neutrality
- Answer: a) Intellectual freedom
- The ethical obligation of librarians to protect user privacy is derived from which of the following?
- a) Library Bill of Rights
- b) Patriot Act
- c) Copyright Act
- d) DMCA
- Answer: a) Library Bill of Rights
- Which of the following acts impacts the handling of personal data and privacy in libraries within the European Union?
- a) FOIA
- b) CIPA
- c) GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- d) DMCA
- Answer: c) GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Librarianship’s commitment to providing a diverse range of materials and resisting censorship is primarily guided by:
- a) The ALA Code of Ethics
- b) The Patriot Act
- c) The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
- d) The Childrenās Internet Protection Act
- Answer: a) The ALA Code of Ethics
- The principle of neutrality in librarianship means:
- a) Supporting one viewpoint over others
- b) Providing unbiased and balanced information
- c) Limiting access to controversial materials
- d) Promoting specific political agendas
- Answer: b) Providing unbiased and balanced information
- The ALA’s stance on library service to minors includes:
- a) Restricting access to adult materials
- b) Providing materials according to the child’s interests and information needs
- c) Enforcing parental control over all materials
- d) Limiting children’s use of digital resources
- Answer: b) Providing materials according to the child’s interests and information needs
- What legal doctrine allows libraries to lend copyrighted works without obtaining permission from the copyright holder?
- a) Fair Use Doctrine
- b) First Sale Doctrine
- c) Public Domain Doctrine
- d) Intellectual Freedom Doctrine
- Answer: b) First Sale Doctrine
- Which act gives the U.S. government broad powers to access library records and monitor Internet activity for national security purposes?
- a) The Freedom of Information Act
- b) The Childrenās Internet Protection Act
- c) The USA PATRIOT Act
- d) The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
- Answer: c) The USA PATRIOT Act
- The principle of “intellectual freedom” is primarily concerned with:
- a) Protecting authors’ rights
- b) Ensuring access to all forms of information
- c) Regulating the Internet
- d) Protecting user privacy
- Answer: b) Ensuring access to all forms of information
- Which organization provides guidelines and advocacy for intellectual freedom and ethical behavior in libraries?
- a) UNESCO
- b) IFLA
- c) ALA (American Library Association)
- d) OCLC
- Answer: c) ALA (American Library Association)
- What is the primary focus of copyright law in the context of libraries?
- a) Ensuring all books are available digitally
- b) Protecting the rights of authors and creators
- c) Regulating library budgets
- d) Managing library staff
- Answer: b) Protecting the rights of authors and creators
- Which of the following is a common ethical dilemma faced by librarians?
- a) Balancing budget constraints with collection development
- b) Choosing between digital and physical formats
- c) Deciding whether to censor controversial materials
- d) Managing interlibrary loans
- Answer: c) Deciding whether to censor controversial materials