Self-Evaluation 1

1. True or False.  Evaluating your library’s current reference collection is not generally necessary.

    

2. True or False.  A careful evaluation of available reference sources will enable you to spend your budget wisely.

    

3. Which of the following is not a useful way to get information about resources that you may want to purchase?
    
   1. Browsing publisher’s catalogs
   2. Browsing the reference collection in a larger library
   3. Viewing the exhibits at ILA
   4. Looking for reviews in American Libraries
   5. None of the above.

    

4. Which of the following questions should you ask when evaluating materials for possible purchase?
    
   1. What will this resource add to our collection?
   2. Is it written at a level appropriate for our needs?
   3. What does it contain that is not found in other sources?
   4. a. and b.
   5. a., b. & c.