1. : The first step in the acquisition process of library materials is:
(A) Ordering
(B) Selection
(C) Cataloging
(D) Accessioning
2. : The process of choosing materials to meet the needs of users is known as:
(A) Cataloging
(B) Selection
(C) Weeding
(D) Preservation
3. : The process of obtaining materials after they have been selected is called:
(A) Procurement
(B) Indexing
(C) Classification
(D) Reference service
4. : The main objective of selection is to:
(A) Build a balanced and relevant collection
(B) Fill library shelves
(C) Increase circulation
(D) Preserve old materials only
5. : A document used by publishers or booksellers to advertise available materials is called a:
(A) Invoice
(B) Catalogue
(C) Accession register
(D) Shelf list
6. : Which of the following is not a criterion for book selection?
(A) Author’s reputation
(B) Demand by users
(C) Price and budget
(D) Color of the book cover
7. : Who is mainly responsible for selecting materials in an academic library?
(A) Janitor
(B) Librarian or subject specialist
(C) Library cleaner
(D) Typist
8. : Selection aids are used to:
(A) Help in cataloging books
(B) Assist librarians in choosing materials
(C) Bind books
(D) Repair damaged items
9. : Which of the following is a primary selection aid?
(A) Book reviews
(B) Library catalog
(C) MARC record
(D) Book shelf list
10. : An example of a reviewing journal used in book selection is:
(A) Library Journal
(B) Reader’s Digest
(C) National Geographic
(D) Time Magazine
11. : The acquisition department of a library deals with:
(A) Book binding
(B) Ordering and receiving materials
(C) Cataloging
(D) User education
12. : When books are received as gifts, they are called:
(A) Purchased materials
(B) Donated materials
(C) Borrowed items
(D) Exchange materials
13. : The register used to record newly acquired books is called:
(A) Issue register
(B) Accession register
(C) Catalog file
(D) Shelf list
14. : What is the purpose of duplicate checking in acquisition?
(A) To find damaged books
(B) To ensure no copies already exist
(C) To check for missing pages
(D) To reorder same books
15. : Which of the following is a method of acquisition?
(A) Purchase
(B) Gift
(C) Exchange
(D) All of the above
16. : A written request to a bookseller for supply of books is called:
(A) Invoice
(B) Order
(C) Bill
(D) Receipt
17. : Which of the following methods ensures regular supply of new books matching library interests?
(A) Standing order
(B) Spot purchase
(C) Auction
(D) Donation
18. : The document received from a supplier listing books and prices is a:
(A) Order form
(B) Invoice
(C) Catalog card
(D) Library register
19. : The selection of library materials should be based primarily on:
(A) Librarian’s personal interest
(B) User needs
(C) Author’s popularity
(D) Publisher’s request
20. : Approval plans in library acquisition refer to:
(A) Automatic supply of new titles matching library profile
(B) Books selected by committee
(C) Pre-approved catalog lists
(D) Discounted book purchases
21. : The document used to acknowledge receipt of books from a vendor is called:
(A) Invoice
(B) Accession register
(C) Stock register
(D) Receipt voucher
22. : Which of the following factors affect selection decisions?
(A) Curriculum and research needs
(B) Personal hobbies of staff
(C) Building structure
(D) Furniture availability
23. : The acquisition process ends when:
(A) The book is selected
(B) The book is ordered
(C) The book is accessioned and added to the collection
(D) The book is cataloged
24. : What does vendor evaluation in acquisition refer to?
(A) Assessing performance and reliability of suppliers
(B) Counting number of books
(C) Checking library staff work
(D) Estimating book demand
25. : Which of the following is not a method of acquiring library materials?
(A) Purchase
(B) Exchange
(C) Loan
(D) Gift
26. : Selection and acquisition together are part of:
(A) Collection development
(B) Cataloging
(C) Circulation
(D) Reference service
27. : Bibliographies are useful in selection because they:
(A) Provide lists of important publications
(B) Contain full text of books
(C) Replace catalogs
(D) Provide sales receipts
28. : Which library policy guides the selection of materials?
(A) Circulation policy
(B) Collection development policy
(C) Cataloging policy
(D) Security policy
29. : The term “out-of-print” refers to:
(A) Books that are no longer published
(B) Books that are new
(C) Books printed twice
(D) Books on sale
30. : Selection and acquisition are continuous because:
(A) User needs keep changing
(B) Budgets never change
(C) Books don’t wear out
(D) Libraries are temporary