SELF ASSESSMENT QUIZ #4
SELECTION: BOOKS (PRINT & ELECTRONIC)
Your selection will appear here as correct or incorrect

1. The term “classic” when referring to a book is a very specific, well-defined concept that is understood by everyone.
True     False

2. In selecting adult fiction, which one of the following is of most significance:
a. Authority of the writer
b. Currency
c. Interest in this author or this type of fiction in my community
d. Accuracy
e. Literary merit

3. The most selective and information book selection tools are probably the following: (select all that apply)
a. Book reviews
b. Publisher source lists
c. Online book stores
d. “Best of” and recommended lists
e. Annotated bibliographies
f. All award book lists
g. Vendor inventory databases
h. All of the above
4. E-books are as important for small libraries as they are for large libraries.
True     False

5. E-books are never going to “catch-on” because people do not want to read books while sitting in front of their computers.
True     False

6. WebJunction is especially important for its training offerings and general information about technological applications for libraries.
True     False
Click here for answers