Quiz on Circulation Procedures

What is the primary definition of circulation in a library context?

• The process of organizing library events

• The process of cataloging books

• The process of checking books in and out

• The process of repairing damaged books

According to Borkowski (1975), what is circulation primarily considered?

• An outdated practice

• The main service provided by libraries

• A method of book preservation

• A secondary service of libraries

What does the circulation department manage?

• All library materials including books and periodicals

• Only digital resources

• Only reference materials

• Only rare collections

What was the common name for early libraries that served as repositories for books?

• Reading Room

• Armorium

• Bibliotheca

• Bookstore

What was the primary duty of librarians in early libraries?

• To organize community events

• To protect collections and ensure no volumes were lost

• To promote reading

• To teach reading skills

What significant change occurred in libraries by the 18th century?

• Books were chained for protection

• Libraries became digital

• All books were available for free

• Libraries were only for the elite

What type of libraries emerged in the 18th century to make books more accessible?

• Digital libraries

• Private collections

• Commercial circulating libraries

• Academic libraries

What was a requirement for borrowing books from the Sorbonne Library in the 14th century?

• Books could be borrowed for a week

• Books had to be returned the same day

• Books could be taken home for a month

• Books were free to borrow

What did the Public Libraries Act of 1850 in England establish?

• Private subscription libraries

• Commercial lending libraries

• The first digital library

• State-supported libraries for free access

What concept was introduced to compensate authors for public lending of their works?

• Library Compensation Program

• Author's Rights Act

• Public Lending Right

• Creative Commons License