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Specialized Accreditation and Academic Libraries.
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Frazer, Stuart – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Discussion of academic libraries and the accrediting process focuses on an evaluation and comparison of library guidelines from 17 specialized accrediting bodies with guidelines from regional accreditors. Input versus output measures are discussed, and suggestions for improving the library's participation in the process are offered. (Contains 25…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Comparative Analysis
Evaluating Membership in a Resource-Sharing Program: The Center for Research Libraries.
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Rutledge, John; Swindler, Luke – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Examines arguments in favor of membership in the Center for Research Libraries in light of changing collections and services, the cooperative collection development environment, and the needs of research libraries. The discussion covers classic arguments for participation and methods for assessing the value of four membership benefits. (76 notes…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
The RLG Conspectus: Its Uses and Benefits.
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Ferguson, Anthony W.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes the Research Libraries Group (RLG) conspectus for collection evaluation and how it is being used to foster cooperation among North American libraries. Discussion of the internal benefits includes library planning, collection policy formation, staffing allocation and training, funding allocation and requests, accreditation, faculty…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accreditation (Institutions), Budgeting, Evaluation Methods