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1. Collection assessment results in which of the following types of information: (check all that apply) a. A collection development policy b. Data to describe the collection’s size, age, contents, condition & characteristics c. Notes written by librarians/staff examining the collection d. Insights about the relative merits and problems with the existing collection e. Data about how the collection is really used by the community f. An analysis of the community g. Lists of actions that need to be taken on parts of the collection 2. A collection assessment can only be done if the library’s holdings are on an automated catalog. 3. Collection assessment as a tool for libraries has evolved through many years of practice. |
4. When presenting data about the collection or about its use, the community, the library users, or any other aspect of library operations, which of the following do you think are likely to be most useful; (check all that apply) a. Bar graphs b. Narrative explanations of the implications for each statistic c. Pie charts d. Pictures e. Tables and charts f. Memos or letters 5. Collection assessment is an essential tool for meaningful management of the collection. 6. An assessment can aid the library in which of the following endeavors: a. Budget presentations b. Grant applications c. Daily collection development work d. Hiring new employees e. Development of meaning collection goals f. Cataloging g. Gift decisions |