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White, Herb – American Libraries, 1980
Argues that, although research measuring library effectiveness has tended to equate effectiveness with user satisfaction, this approach is faulty for several reasons and calls for more in-depth user needs assessment studies. (LLS)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Library Research, Library Services
Hewitt, Joe A. – American Libraries, 1976
An evaluation of the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC) based on visits to the 47 OCLC charter members in Ohio. (PF)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Evaluation, Interlibrary Loans, Library Acquisition
Brown, Sandra L. – American Libraries, 2001
Considers how libraries can evaluate the worth of a potentially valuable item in the collection such as an historical autograph. Topics include researching the background of the piece; consulting experts, including verifying memberships in professional organizations; written opinions; possible donor agreements; and deciding whether to sell or…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Library Materials, Professional Associations
American Libraries, 1978
Describes an experiment to determine the effectiveness of satellite teleconferencing in maintaining two-way communication with members in the field. ALA's goal was to provide information and guidance on copyright to as many people as possible, inexpensively, and in the least possible time. Summaries of reports from 12 sites are included.…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Evaluation, Information Dissemination, Library Associations
