Author: Christopher C. Marston
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Coverage Evaluation of the Academic Library Survey
Author: Christopher C. Marston
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Coverage Evaluation of the 1994 Federal Libraries and Information Centers Survey
Author: John Curry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Putting Library Assessment Data to Work
Author: Selena Killick
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1783302208
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Effective library assessment is crucial for a successful academic library. But what do we mean by library assessment and how can it be used to improve the library service? This new book provides a practical guide for library administrators, managers and practitioners on how to make effective use of existing sources of information for assessment activities with the aim of improving academic library services. Putting Library Assessment Data to Work brings together key library assessment methodologies detailing how they can be used to improve an academic Library. The book takes common sources of data that academic libraries will already be collecting, and presents simple qualitative and quantitative techniques that can be used to evaluate and assess their services, both in detail and overall. The different assessment methods are presented from a practical perspective with a theoretical grounding, and include practical case studies to illustrate how the methodologies have successfully been applied. - The book includes coverage of: - The theoretical framework for assessment, its purpose and the tools and techniques used - Institutional, national and international student surveys and how they can be used to improve library service - The history and development of standardised library surveys (eg LibQUAL+®), how they have been used and their impact - The benefits of In house library surveys and case studies of where they gave been used - Library statistics, including standardised statistics sets and key performance indicators - Qualitative feedback in the library - Emerging techniques including UX - Taking a holistic approach to library assessment through advocacy and strategic planning This book will be essential reading for library and information service managers, administrators, assessment practitioners, educators and policy shapers. It will also be useful for students and researchers interested in library assessment.
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1783302208
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Effective library assessment is crucial for a successful academic library. But what do we mean by library assessment and how can it be used to improve the library service? This new book provides a practical guide for library administrators, managers and practitioners on how to make effective use of existing sources of information for assessment activities with the aim of improving academic library services. Putting Library Assessment Data to Work brings together key library assessment methodologies detailing how they can be used to improve an academic Library. The book takes common sources of data that academic libraries will already be collecting, and presents simple qualitative and quantitative techniques that can be used to evaluate and assess their services, both in detail and overall. The different assessment methods are presented from a practical perspective with a theoretical grounding, and include practical case studies to illustrate how the methodologies have successfully been applied. - The book includes coverage of: - The theoretical framework for assessment, its purpose and the tools and techniques used - Institutional, national and international student surveys and how they can be used to improve library service - The history and development of standardised library surveys (eg LibQUAL+®), how they have been used and their impact - The benefits of In house library surveys and case studies of where they gave been used - Library statistics, including standardised statistics sets and key performance indicators - Qualitative feedback in the library - Emerging techniques including UX - Taking a holistic approach to library assessment through advocacy and strategic planning This book will be essential reading for library and information service managers, administrators, assessment practitioners, educators and policy shapers. It will also be useful for students and researchers interested in library assessment.
Education Statistics Quarterly
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Resources in Education
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1100
Book Description
Library Statistics Cooperative Program
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Library statistics
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library statistics
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Academic Library Statistics
Author: Association of Research Libraries
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Academic libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Academic libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
The Value of Academic Libraries
Author: Megan J. Oakleaf
Publisher: Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
ISBN: 0838985688
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
This report provides Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) leaders and the academic community with a clear view of the current state of the literature on value of libraries within an institutional context, suggestions for immediate "Next Steps" in the demonstration of academic library value, and a "Research Agenda" for articulating academic library value. Its focus is to help librarians understand, based on professional literature, the current answer to the question, "How does the library advance the missions of the institution?" This report is also of interest to higher educational professionals external to libraries, including senior leaders, administrators, faculty, and student affairs professionals.
Publisher: Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
ISBN: 0838985688
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
This report provides Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) leaders and the academic community with a clear view of the current state of the literature on value of libraries within an institutional context, suggestions for immediate "Next Steps" in the demonstration of academic library value, and a "Research Agenda" for articulating academic library value. Its focus is to help librarians understand, based on professional literature, the current answer to the question, "How does the library advance the missions of the institution?" This report is also of interest to higher educational professionals external to libraries, including senior leaders, administrators, faculty, and student affairs professionals.
Evaluating Reference Services
Author: Jo Bell Whitlatch
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 9780838907870
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
With this handy new guidebook, reference luminary Jo Bell Whitlatch outlines practical methods for evaluating and delivering excellent reference service to the technology-savvy library user of today.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 9780838907870
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
With this handy new guidebook, reference luminary Jo Bell Whitlatch outlines practical methods for evaluating and delivering excellent reference service to the technology-savvy library user of today.