Library Collection Development

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What percentage of replacement of older materials is recommended each year?

3-5% (correct)

1-2%

7-10%

5-7%

Who should be responsible for book selection?

Only administrators

Only teachers

Only librarians

Librarians, teachers, and administrators (correct)

What should be done to the collection regularly?

Weed out old materials only

Add new materials only

Conduct an inventory and weeding (correct)

Remove all materials

What is the purpose of a collection management program?

To ensure the collection consists of quality and authoritative resources Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials should be included in the collection?

A variety of formats, including books, journals, and other media Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the successful implementation of the library's collection management program?

Adequate funding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the scope of a library's collection?

The type of library service Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for the growth of a library's collection?

The budget allotment or fund allocation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a written Collection Development Plan?

To guide the selection and acquisition of materials Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials should be included in a library's collection?

A variety of materials, including books, multimedia, and other non-book materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest level of collection development recommended?

Comprehensive Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for selecting and acquiring materials for the library?

The librarian/media specialist in coordination with the faculty Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining a local history collection?

To provide information on the local community Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of collection management?

Providing access to resources Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways to maintain collection currency and vitality?

Conducting a regular deselection program Signup and view all the answers

What type of resources may be provided to users?

A combination of physical and online resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a regular deselection program?

To keep the collection relevant and up-to-date Signup and view all the answers

How often should the policies setting out the collection development program be reviewed?

Regularly Signup and view all the answers

How many peer-reviewed professional titles shall be added for every undergraduate degree offering?

Three (3) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended ratio of volumes to combined total student population and full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching faculty?

10:1 Signup and view all the answers

What type of collection is recommended to be separated from the general collection?

Filipiniana collection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of acquiring current Filipiniana titles?

To meet the ever-increasing demand of users for this type of materials Signup and view all the answers

How many peer-reviewed or refereed journals shall be added for every graduate degree program?

Six (6) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of copies of frequently used titles that the library should provide?

One (1) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the searchable electronic database of theses/dissertations/publications?

To make the intellectual outputs of the academic community accessible Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended annual growth rate of the collection?

Five (5%) percent Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of students required to have at least one copy of a reserve book?

Twenty-five (25) students Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the library's collection evaluation program?

To evaluate the library's collections quantitatively and qualitatively Signup and view all the answers

What standard should be used for cataloging and classifying books?

National and/or international bibliographic standards Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Collection Management

A 3-5% annual replacement of older materials is recommended.
Adequate funding is necessary to ensure successful implementation of the library's collection management program.

Holdings and Selection

Book selection is a shared responsibility among librarians, teachers, and administrators.
Basic policies for selecting printed and non-print materials should be formally and clearly formulated.
All materials and equipment should be properly organized, stored, and displayed for easy retrieval and dissemination.
Regular inventory and weeding of the collection is necessary.

Collection Quality and Relevance

The collection should consist of quality, authoritative, up-to-date, and relevant resources that support the library's mission.
The collection should include a variety of formats, including books, journals, and non-print resources.
The recommended annual growth rate of the collection is 5%.
Subscription to electronic databases of scholarly journals is necessary to complement the collection.

Organization and Care of Materials

Collections should be organized to ensure efficient identification and timely retrieval.
The library should maintain a local history collection.
The size of the library collection is dependent on the allocation from the National Library and local government unit.
The librarian/media specialist is responsible for selecting and acquiring materials based on a written Collection Development Plan.

Collection Development and Maintenance

Collection management recognizes the importance of access to resources rather than ownership.
The collection should include resources from other collections not owned by the library.
Collection management includes leasing, renting, and cooperative storage.
A regular deselection program should be undertaken to keep the collection relevant and up-to-date.
An additional three peer-reviewed professional titles should be added for every undergraduate degree offering, and six professional peer-reviewed or refereed journals for every graduate degree program.

Filipiniana Collection

The holdings should include an extensive Filipiniana collection to meet user demand.
A comprehensive acquisition of current Filipiniana titles relevant to the school's curriculum is strongly encouraged.
The Filipiniana collection should be separated from the general collection for purposes of identity, preservation, and functionality.

Resource Ratio

The recommended ratio of volumes to combined total student population and full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching faculty is 10:1.

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This quiz assesses your understanding of library collection development, including the scope, size, and growth of collections, as well as the organization and classification of materials. Test your knowledge of library collection development principles and practices.