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Library Services Fundamentals

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What is considered the foundation of the entire service structure of library staff?

Books (correct)

Magazines

CDs

Newspapers

What kind of knowledge is essential for a book selector according to the text?

Professional knowledge of books (correct)

Technical knowledge only

Knowledge of gardening techniques

Knowledge of music genres

From where can a librarian gain acquaintance with the demand of readers according to the text?

By studying library clientele's use of resources (correct)

Through online surveys only

By guessing based on personal judgment

By attending book fairs

What should a book selector be familiar with to assist in collection development?

Strengths and weaknesses of book collection only Signup and view all the answers

Which personnel resources could assist a book selector in subject areas development?

Faculty members of an educational institution Signup and view all the answers

Why is it beneficial for a book selector to know how much money is available for collection development?

To understand resource limitations and plan accordingly Signup and view all the answers

What was considered the most important task of librarianship according to Lionel McColvin's book?

Book selection Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the School of Library Economy at Columbia University in 1887?

Melvil Dewey Signup and view all the answers

According to Carl Roden, what was a preferable choice for libraries regarding materials?

Providing books and guidance for self-students Signup and view all the answers

What were the first American textbooks on book selection focused on?

Book selection criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the early works mentioned in the text?

Personal development through reading Signup and view all the answers

According to Haines, what are the aspects impacted by books in individual development?

Character, intelligence, resources, and sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Drury's goals for book selectors?

Analyzing the nature of a community Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a key attribute for a qualified book selector according to Drury?

Expert knowledge and familiarity with community demand Signup and view all the answers

Which concept represents a recurring theme in the professional literature on book selection according to the text?

Tension between demand and value Signup and view all the answers

What does Drury suggest should guide book selection decisions?

Community demand and library resources Signup and view all the answers