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What is considered the foundation of the entire service structure of library staff?
What is considered the foundation of the entire service structure of library staff?
What kind of knowledge is essential for a book selector according to the text?
What kind of knowledge is essential for a book selector according to the text?
From where can a librarian gain acquaintance with the demand of readers according to the text?
From where can a librarian gain acquaintance with the demand of readers according to the text?
What should a book selector be familiar with to assist in collection development?
What should a book selector be familiar with to assist in collection development?
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Which personnel resources could assist a book selector in subject areas development?
Which personnel resources could assist a book selector in subject areas development?
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Why is it beneficial for a book selector to know how much money is available for collection development?
Why is it beneficial for a book selector to know how much money is available for collection development?
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What was considered the most important task of librarianship according to Lionel McColvin's book?
What was considered the most important task of librarianship according to Lionel McColvin's book?
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Who founded the School of Library Economy at Columbia University in 1887?
Who founded the School of Library Economy at Columbia University in 1887?
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According to Carl Roden, what was a preferable choice for libraries regarding materials?
According to Carl Roden, what was a preferable choice for libraries regarding materials?
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What were the first American textbooks on book selection focused on?
What were the first American textbooks on book selection focused on?
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What is the main focus of the early works mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the early works mentioned in the text?
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According to Haines, what are the aspects impacted by books in individual development?
According to Haines, what are the aspects impacted by books in individual development?
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What was one of Drury's goals for book selectors?
What was one of Drury's goals for book selectors?
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What is emphasized as a key attribute for a qualified book selector according to Drury?
What is emphasized as a key attribute for a qualified book selector according to Drury?
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Which concept represents a recurring theme in the professional literature on book selection according to the text?
Which concept represents a recurring theme in the professional literature on book selection according to the text?
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What does Drury suggest should guide book selection decisions?
What does Drury suggest should guide book selection decisions?
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