Collection Development & Resource Management Flashcards

In the context of electronic resource management, what is a 'perpetual access' right?

Answer: The right to permanently access content licensed during a subscription period, even after cancellation

Perpetual access means the library retains the right to access content for the subscription period even if the subscription is later cancelled.

A librarian wants to compare the library's collection against a recognized list of recommended titles. This process is called:

Answer: Checklist method evaluation

The checklist method involves comparing the library's holdings against a standard bibliography or recommended list to identify strengths and gaps.

Which of the following is an example of demand-driven acquisition (DDA) for e-books?

Answer: Allowing patrons to trigger purchases through discovery and access of titles in a pool

DDA (also called patron-driven acquisition) allows patron use—such as viewing a record or reading a certain number of pages—to automatically trigger a purchase or short-term loan.

When budgeting for serials, which cost factor most significantly distinguishes serials from monographs?

Answer: Ongoing and often escalating subscription costs

Serials require ongoing, recurring subscription payments that frequently increase annually, unlike monographs which are typically one-time purchases.

Which organization publishes the 'Core Collections' series (formerly H.W. Wilson Standard Catalogs) used as selection tools by librarians?

Answer: EBSCO Information Services

EBSCO Information Services publishes the Core Collections series, which provides curated recommended title lists for public and school libraries across various formats.

A library is considering canceling several print journal subscriptions in favor of electronic access. Which issue should be evaluated FIRST?

Answer: Whether electronic versions offer equivalent or full-text content coverage

Before canceling print subscriptions, librarians must verify that electronic versions provide equivalent coverage, including backfile access and full-text availability.

Which term describes the practice of sharing resources and responsibilities for collection building among a group of libraries?

Answer: Cooperative collection development

Cooperative collection development involves multiple libraries coordinating their collecting efforts to avoid duplication, fill gaps, and maximize collective resources.