Collection policies MCQs 30 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. : A collection development policy is primarily designed to: (A) Control library staff (B) Guide selection and maintenance of materials (C) Manage library buildings (D) Regulate library timings 2. : The main objective of a collection development policy is to: (A) Provide guidelines for building a balanced collection (B) Restrict user access (C) Increase book prices (D) Manage library furniture 3. : Which of the following is not a function of a collection policy? (A) Ensuring consistency in selection (B) Preventing censorship (C) Determining library opening hours (D) Clarifying selection responsibility 4. : The term “collection policy” is most closely related to: (A) Circulation control (B) Collection development (C) Reference service (D) Cataloging 5. : A well-defined collection policy helps in: (A) Random book purchasing (B) Consistent decision-making (C) Avoiding budgeting (D) Stopping book donations 6. : Who is usually responsible for formulating a collection development policy? (A) Library board and professional staff (B) Cleaners (C) Guards (D) Accountants 7. : Which of the following is an essential component of a collection policy? (A) Library building design (B) Selection criteria and procedures (C) Staff salaries (D) Furniture details 8. : The collection development policy serves as a tool for: (A) Budget allocation and planning (B) Cataloging rules (C) Staff recruitment (D) Library maintenance 9. : A written collection policy provides: (A) Transparency and accountability (B) Book binding rules (C) Rules for shelving (D) User seating arrangement 10. : Which of the following helps prevent duplication of materials? (A) Selection policy (B) Acquisition register (C) Cataloging code (D) Loan policy 11. : In a library, the “weeding policy” is a part of: (A) Circulation (B) Collection management (C) Cataloging (D) Security system 12. : The “intellectual freedom” aspect in a collection policy ensures: (A) Balanced representation of ideas (B) Only local authors are collected (C) Only government-approved books are added (D) Exclusion of controversial topics 13. : The policy guiding the removal of outdated or damaged materials is called: (A) Acquisition policy (B) Weeding policy (C) Censorship policy (D) Circulation policy 14. : A collection policy should be reviewed: (A) Never (B) Periodically (C) Once a decade (D) Only after staff change 15. : The term “scope” in a collection policy refers to: (A) The range and depth of subjects to be covered (B) The total number of users (C) The architecture of the library (D) The price of each book 16. : The inclusion or exclusion of controversial materials in a collection is guided by: (A) Library’s collection policy (B) Librarian’s personal views (C) Donor’s preferences (D) Government advertisement 17. : Which organization provides guidelines for library collection policies? (A) IFLA (B) UNESCO (C) FAO (D) WHO 18. : A collection policy ensures efficient use of: (A) Library budget (B) Building space (C) Staff uniforms (D) User cards 19. : The “selection responsibility” section of a collection policy defines: (A) Who will choose the materials (B) How books are shelved (C) Who will clean the library (D) When books will be issued 20. : Which of the following is not typically included in a collection policy? (A) Goals and objectives (B) Selection criteria (C) Cataloging rules (D) Evaluation methods 21. : Collection policies help libraries respond to: (A) Changing user needs (B) Fixed political systems (C) Permanent technologies (D) Static curricula 22. : A policy statement on donations and gifts is important to: (A) Avoid receiving irrelevant materials (B) Increase library fines (C) Allow unrestricted donations (D) Restrict all book gifts 23. : Which of the following reflects a good collection policy? (A) Flexibility and clarity (B) Strict secrecy (C) Unwritten traditions (D) Random decisions 24. : The document that defines the philosophy of a library’s collection is the: (A) Collection development policy (B) Cataloging manual (C) Staff directory (D) Loan register 25. : In public libraries, the collection policy must emphasize: (A) Community needs and interests (B) Academic syllabi (C) Research publications (D) Industrial reports 26. : A good collection policy should include procedures for: (A) Selection, acquisition, evaluation, and weeding (B) Cataloging only (C) Staff promotion (D) Construction plans 27. : The collection policy helps protect libraries from: (A) Censorship and external pressures (B) Budget increases (C) User feedback (D) Technological upgrades 28. : Collection policies are essential for: (A) All types of libraries (B) Only national libraries (C) Only private libraries (D) Only school libraries 29. : The collection policy supports the mission statement of a library by: (A) Aligning resources with library goals (B) Ignoring user demands (C) Reducing acquisitions (D) Avoiding digital materials 30. : The absence of a written collection policy often results in: (A) Inconsistent and biased selection (B) Efficient acquisitions (C) Balanced collections (D) Strong accountability