GLC GLC - Georgia Librarian Community Engagement and Outreach

Question 1

Which strategy is most effective for a school librarian seeking to build family engagement with the library program?

Accepted Answer

Hosting family reading nights and take-home book programs

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Sending weekly overdue notices

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Restricting library access to class periods only

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Requiring parental permission for all checkouts

Question 2

A public library in Georgia partners with a local school to provide summer reading materials. This is an example of which practice?

Accepted Answer

Community outreach collaboration

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Inter-library loan

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Collection weeding

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Reference benchmarking

Question 3

What is a primary goal of outreach programming in a public library setting?

Accepted Answer

Reaching underserved populations who may not visit the library

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Increasing the library's book budget

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Reducing the number of reference questions

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Expanding the library's physical space

Question 4

Which term describes a library's effort to ensure all community members, including those with disabilities, can access services?

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Universal design

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Collection development

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Information literacy

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Interlibrary cooperation

Question 5

A school librarian creates a display honoring local community heroes. This activity primarily serves which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Building community connections and cultural relevance

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Weeding the collection

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Meeting state curriculum standards in history

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Fulfilling grant reporting requirements

Question 6

What does the term 'advocacy' mean in the context of library services?

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Actively promoting the value and needs of the library to stakeholders

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Recommending books to students

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Enforcing library rules and policies

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Creating bibliographic records for new materials