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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Ballard, Thomas – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Discusses the effectiveness of nonbook activities as a public service or in support for other services in the public library, and describes the programing activities of the Logan Square branch of the Chicago Public Library. Ten references are listed. (CHC)
Descriptors: Costs, Library Circulation, Library Extension, Library Role
Johnson, Debra Wilcox – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Summarizes reasons for evaluating library literacy programs and the role of evaluation in the planning process. What to measure is discussed, and sample measures for library collections, support services, and direct instruction are listed. Issues to be considered in developing program objectives and evaluation strategies are also addressed. (10…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Library Planning, Library Services, Literacy
Lynch, Mary Jo – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Explains the relationship of two Public Library Association publications concerning measurement of public library service: "Performance Measures for Public Libraries" (1973) and "Output Measures for Public Libraries: A Manual for Standardized Procedures" (1982). The importance of data collection methods is noted in discussing…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Evaluation Criteria, Input Output Analysis, Library Services
