Library Administration and Management Flashcards
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Which US law governs the privacy of student education records, affecting academic libraries?
Answer: FERPA
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects the privacy of student education records, which includes academic library circulation records for student patrons.
What is the role of a 'library consortium' in library administration?
Answer: A cooperative group of libraries that collaborate to share resources, negotiate discounts, and provide joint services
A library consortium is a cooperative network of libraries that share resources, coordinate services, negotiate group licenses, and support interlibrary cooperation to serve users more effectively.
What does 'outcome measurement' focus on in library assessment?
Answer: Changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes, or behaviors in library users as a result of library services
Outcome measurement (as opposed to output measurement) assesses the impact and benefit of library services on users — the actual changes in learning, skill, or behavior resulting from library use.
What is 'fiscal year' in library budgeting?
Answer: A 12-month accounting period used for budget planning and reporting, which may differ from the calendar year
A fiscal year is any 12-month accounting period used for budget planning, spending, and financial reporting; for many US public institutions, it runs July 1 to June 30.
What is 'participatory management' in library administration?
Answer: A management style that involves staff in decision-making processes
Participatory management is a leadership approach that actively involves staff at all levels in planning, problem-solving, and decision-making, improving morale and the quality of decisions.
What does 'LSTA' stand for and what is its significance to US libraries?
Answer: Library Services and Technology Act — the primary federal funding program for US libraries administered through the IMLS
LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) is the primary federal law providing funding for US library services, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through grants to state library agencies.