Practice Test Geeks(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test
← All GLC Flashcard Decks

Library Program Administration Flashcards

7 cards from real GLC practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 Library Program Administration flashcards as text

  1. A library director must terminate an employee for documented performance failures. Which step is most critical BEFORE termination?

    Answer: Ensure progressive discipline is documented and HR/legal counsel is consulted

    Progressive discipline documentation and HR/legal review protect the library from wrongful termination claims and ensure due process.

  2. The Georgia Public Library Service uses per-capita funding formulas partly based on which data source?

    Answer: U.S. Census population data

    State aid formulas typically use official U.S. Census population figures to determine per-capita funding allocations for public libraries.

  3. Which tool is most useful for identifying gaps between current library services and community needs?

    Answer: A community needs assessment

    A community needs assessment gathers data directly from residents and stakeholders to reveal unmet needs that internal reports cannot show.

  4. A library's Friends group wants to donate $50,000 for a new makerspace. The director's first administrative action should be to:

    Answer: Present the gift to the board for acceptance and determine any restrictions on use

    Gifts to public entities typically must be formally accepted by the governing board, which also clarifies any donor restrictions.

  5. When writing a job description for a new librarian position, ALA guidelines suggest competencies should align with:

    Answer: ALA Core Competences of Librarianship and local service priorities

    ALA's Core Competences provide a professional framework for defining librarian qualifications, which should be adapted to local service needs.

  6. Which risk management practice is most important when a library offers programs for minors without parental presence?

    Answer: Implementing written policies on supervision ratios, background checks, and parental consent

    Clear policies covering staff-to-child ratios, background screening, and consent forms reduce liability and protect minors in library programs.

  7. A library director wants to advocate for increased county funding. The most effective strategy is to:

    Answer: Present data on library usage, economic impact, and community testimonials to decision-makers

    Evidence-based advocacy combining usage statistics, economic value data, and community voices is the most persuasive approach to elected officials.