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Peer reviewedJohnson, Deborah Wilcox – Library Trends, 1986
This examination of the criteria used in the evaluation of library literacy programs reviews the relevant literature, discusses several evaluation models that have already been used in literacy projects, and outlines a proposed evaluation model. (EM)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Library Services
Philip, John J. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
The bookmobile remains a feasible service option for both rural and urban libraries with about 1,000 currently in service nationwide. However, there is a growing need for professional attention to areas such as purchasing, evaluating, automating, and delivering bookmobile services. (LAE)
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Evaluation Methods, Library Automation, Library Extension
Peer reviewedRothstein, Samuel – Reference Librarian, 1989
Considers trends in measurement and evaluation of reference service and summarizes research findings on the importance of reference work, library clientele, reference questions, duties of the reference librarians, and the effectiveness of reference service. Measures for the organization and performance of reference work, the adequacy of reference…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Library Collections
Peer reviewedMurphy, Marcy – Journal of Library Administration, 1990
Reviews the use of library system efficiency and effectiveness as the accepted method for measuring and evaluating library services, and examines alternative evaluation methods. Other significant influences on library performance are discussed, including professional ethics, concepts of leadership, organizational design, and definitions of…
Descriptors: Efficiency, Ethics, Evaluation Methods, Leadership
King Research, Inc., Rockville, MD. – 1982
Intended for use by state library officials with policy responsibilities, this report presents a process for determining state levels of adequacy of public library services, measuring the current statewide performance, and planning statewide strategies for improving performance. Several facets of library service and resources are addressed, and…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines
Peer reviewedZweizig, Douglas L. – Public Libraries, 1987
Discusses current issues in measuring library effectiveness, including rapid technological changes and increasing obsolescence in librarians' competencies; increased pressure for accountability; tools to help libraries become what they determine they should be rather than conforming to national standards; and how to determine the validity and…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Planning
Peer reviewedRoy, Loriene – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1992
Discusses the use of quantitative collection development and use studies as research tools to evaluate the quality of children's library collections. Four studies, conducted in school and public libraries, that involve analyzing data with statistical tests are reviewed to show how data already being collected can be developed into research…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
