SELF ASSESSMENT QUIZ #20
COLLECTION DEVELOMENT POLICY COMPONENTS III, IV & V
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1. Sections III and IV of a policy are intended to give the library an opportunity to describe certain collections such as those that are unique formats or separate from the general collections. Included in these descriptions might be the following elements as deemed appropriate by the library: (check all that apply)
a. The purpose of each type of collection (format or subject based)
b. The history of each collection
c. Any unique guidelines for inclusion in each collection
d. Whether the collection may be checked out or only used in the library
e. Guidelines for the level, extent or ultimate goal for the collection

2. A library is free to decide how much or how little information it will include regarding format and other special collections.
True     False
3. The last two important elements of the collection development policy are which of the following:
a. The name of the librarian
b. The schedule for revision with specifics
c. The date on which the library began working on the policy
d. Evidence that the policy was voted upon and adopted by the Board
e. A bibliography of references consulted

4. Not all libraries will organize their collection policy in exactly like this model but all will include those elements most important to guide the day-to-day decisions in their library to ensure accountability to their community and to explain how and why they make the decisions that they do.
True     False
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