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Library Sciences QUESTION #1574
Question 1
According to standard library procedures, 'write-off' of library material is most appropriately initiated when an item meets which condition?
  • The item has been on loan for more than two weeks
  • The item is lost, permanently damaged beyond repair, stolen and unrecoverable, or obsolete and beyond economic repair after following due process✔️
  • The item has not been circulated for one year
  • The item's subject matter is no longer taught in the curriculum
Correct Answer Explanation
Write-off (stock withdrawal) is a formal administrative procedure initiated when materials are lost, irreparably damaged, stolen, or obsolete. It requires documentation, approval from competent authority, and removal from the catalogue and inventory records — following institutional rules and audit requirements.