1. Library administration is primarily concerned with:
(A) Managing and supervising library operations
(B) Book publishing
(C) Writing books
(D) Selling library materials
2. The chief administrative officer of a library is usually the:
(A) Chief Librarian
(B) Library Assistant
(C) Clerk
(D) Book Binder
3. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of library administration?
(A) Printing books
(B) Planning and coordinating library services
(C) Publishing journals
(D) Writing research papers
4. A library policy is mainly prepared to:
(A) Increase book prices
(B) Reduce library collections
(C) Guide library administration and decision-making
(D) Decorate the library
5. Which administrative function involves setting library goals and objectives?
(A) Directing
(B) Staffing
(C) Controlling
(D) Planning
6. Organizing in library administration refers to:
(A) Shelving books only
(B) Purchasing furniture only
(C) Arranging resources, duties, and responsibilities
(D) Binding books
7. Which administrative function includes recruiting and appointing staff?
(A) Directing
(B) Controlling
(C) Staffing
(D) Budgeting
8. Supervising and motivating library staff is part of:
(A) Planning
(B) Cataloguing
(C) Directing
(D) Acquisition
9. Which administrative function ensures that library activities meet established standards?
(A) Controlling
(B) Organizing
(C) Staffing
(D) Classification
10. The annual financial plan of a library is called the:
(A) Budget
(B) Policy
(C) Catalogue
(D) Inventory
11. Which section is responsible for acquiring books and other library materials?
(A) Circulation Section
(B) Acquisition Section
(C) Reference Section
(D) Serials Section
12. Which section manages the issue and return of library materials?
(A) Circulation Section
(B) Cataloguing Section
(C) Acquisition Section
(D) Binding Section
13. Which section assists users in finding information?
(A) Reference Section
(B) Acquisition Section
(C) Binding Section
(D) Administration Section
14. The main purpose of delegation of authority is to:
(A) Increase workload for the librarian
(B) Eliminate supervision
(C) Reduce staff responsibility
(D) Improve efficiency and decision-making
15. Library rules and regulations are formulated to:
(A) Restrict library use unnecessarily
(B) Reduce library services
(C) Increase membership fees
(D) Ensure smooth and fair library operations
16. Which leadership style encourages staff participation in decision-making?
(A) Autocratic
(B) Laissez-faire
(C) Bureaucratic
(D) Democratic
17. Library administration is directly responsible for maintaining:
(A) Book publishing
(B) User satisfaction and service quality
(C) Newspaper printing
(D) Book sales
18. Which document outlines the organizational structure of a library?
(A) Library Catalogue
(B) Bibliography
(C) Organization Chart
(D) Accession Register
19. Effective communication in library administration helps to:
(A) Create misunderstandings
(B) Improve coordination among staff
(C) Reduce productivity
(D) Delay decisions
20. Evaluation of library services is mainly conducted to:
(A) Improve the quality of services
(B) Close the library
(C) Increase book prices
(D) Reduce users
21. Which committee generally advises on library policies and development?
(A) Sports Committee
(B) Finance Committee
(C) Library Committee
(D) Examination Committee
22. Staff training in library administration aims to:
(A) Reduce working hours
(B) Improve knowledge and job performance
(C) Eliminate promotions
(D) Increase penalties
23. Which of the following is an essential administrative skill for librarians?
(A) Architecture
(B) Farming
(C) Carpentry
(D) Leadership
24. Which type of record is maintained to monitor library expenditures?
(A) Budget Record
(B) Shelf List
(C) Catalogue Card
(D) Book Pocket
25. Library administration ensures the effective utilization of:
(A) Industrial machinery
(B) Agricultural resources
(C) Human and financial resources
(D) Mineral resources
26. Which of the following is a major responsibility of the Chief Librarian?
(A) Publishing newspapers
(B) Printing books
(C) Binding journals only
(D) Formulating library policies
27. The success of library administration largely depends upon:
(A) Number of shelves only
(B) Building size only
(C) Effective planning and supervision
(D) Book prices only
28. Which administrative activity involves measuring actual performance against objectives?
(A) Planning
(B) Organizing
(C) Staffing
(D) Controlling
29. Which factor is most important for effective library administration?
(A) Expensive furniture
(B) Qualified staff
(C) Decorative walls
(D) Large parking area
30. The ultimate objective of library administration is to:
(A) Provide efficient and user-centered library services
(B) Maximize book sales
(C) Reduce library membership
(D) Increase library fines only