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Peer reviewedOberg, Larry R. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes the conspectus collection evaluation process and its utility to smaller libraries, as demonstrated by the Library and Information Resources for the Northwest project. The discussion includes the costs of this method in staff time, the value of a completed conspectus, and problems with the methodology. (13 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedBlecic, Deborah D.; Fiscella, Joan B.; Wiberley, Stephen E., Jr. – College & Research Libraries, 2001
To manage Web-based resources effectively, librarians must evaluate vendor-supplied data about their use. Identifies aspects of data collection librarians need to pay special attention to, recommends that vendors report the maximum number of simultaneous users per day and data gaps in addition to International Coalition of Library Consortia…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Information Sources
Peer reviewedBlack, Steve – Library Resources & Technical Services, 1997
Describes an inexpensive method for analyzing the cost-effectiveness of a liberal arts college's journal collection, based on measurements of journal use, journal subscription prices, and course enrollment by academic department. Explains data collection methods and presents results of collection analysis. Discusses the benefits of empirical…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods
Download full textRobbins, Jane; And Others – 1990
The 28 papers in this sourcebook relate to the evaluation of children's services in public libraries: (1) "Introduction to Evaluation" (Jane Robbins and Douglas Zweizig); (2) "Research and Measurement in Library Services to Children" (Adele Fasick); (3) "Evaluating Children's Services" (Diana Young); (4) "What Is…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Data Analysis, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
