Collection Management and Acquisitions Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an 'ISBN' in the acquisitions process?
Answer: To uniquely identify a specific edition of a book for ordering
The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) uniquely identifies a specific edition and format of a book, ensuring the correct item is ordered from a vendor.
A library wants to evaluate whether its science collection meets community needs. Which approach is MOST direct?
Answer: Survey science faculty and patrons about their information needs and satisfaction
Directly surveying the users of a subject collection provides firsthand data about whether their needs are being met, making it the most targeted needs assessment method.
What does 'perpetual access' mean in an e-resource license?
Answer: The library retains permanent access to content from subscription years, even after canceling
Perpetual access rights mean the library permanently retains access to content published during the subscription period, even if the subscription is later canceled.
Which of the following best describes a 'consortium purchase' of library materials?
Answer: Multiple libraries combining purchasing power to negotiate better pricing
A consortium purchase occurs when a group of libraries pools their negotiating power to obtain better pricing or licensing terms than any single library could achieve alone.
A claim is filed in serials management when:
Answer: An expected issue of a journal is not received by the library
A claim is a notification sent to a vendor or publisher when a library does not receive an expected serial issue, requesting that the missing issue be sent.
What is the role of an 'ISSN' in serials management?
Answer: To uniquely identify a serial publication such as a journal or magazine
The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is an eight-digit code that uniquely identifies a serial publication, analogous to what an ISBN does for books.
An embargo on a journal database means the library cannot access:
Answer: The most recent issues for a defined period such as six to twelve months
Publishers impose embargoes to protect current subscription revenue by delaying online database access to the most recent issues.