Library Flashcards
What instruction sets basic policies and assigns responsibilities for admin and support of general library programs
SECNAVINST 5070.3 (series)
What publication provides guidance in admin, operation, and maintenance for the library system programs of the Navy and Marine Corps
NAVEDTRA 38021 (The Naval General Library Manual)
Who has overall operational responsibility for the General Library Program
Naval Education and Training Command (NETC)
What is the usual loan period for books in the general library collection
2 weeks
To whom is the 2nd overdue notice sent
The individual who checked out the library material
What is the usual loan period for subscriptions
7 days
What is the usual loan period for music tapes
3 days
To whom is the 3rd overdue notice sent
The DIVO of the individual that checked out the material
What points should be covered in all library directives
Rules of loan on library materials, policy on use of music rooms location, hours of operation, phone number of library
When should afloat commands request a visit from the Regional librarian prior to extended deployment
90 days
How many square feet for a ship with 300-450 people
145
How many square feet for a ship with 451-1,000 people
260
How many square feet for a ship with 1,000-1,350 people
300
How many square feet for a ship with 1,351-1,750 people
350
How many square feet for a ship with under 150 people
as available
How many square feet for a ship with 151-299 people
100
How many square feet for a ship with 1,751-2,000 people
500
How many square feet for a ship with over 2,000 people
1,200
How should seats and bookshelves be placed in the shipboard library
facing forward or aft
Who is considered part of the base “population” when considering libraries ashore
Active duty personnel Transient personnel Dependents Retired personnel Authorized Civilians
What percentage of the library should be non-fiction
65%
What is the standard accession rate for newly published books
5%
How many volumes of children’s books should be maintained in the children’s collection for each child
4
How often should subscription lists be evaluated to ensure that the periodicals being received reflect the tastes and interests of the personnel being served
Annually
How are supplies and equipment for general libraries procured
local command
At least how many hours per week should shore libraries be open
60 hours
At least how many hours should branch libraries be open
40 hours
Who needs to approve the establishment or disestablishment of a library
CNET or CMC as appropriate
Aboard ship the basic collection of books is based on how many clothbound books per authorized billet
1.5