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Profiling a Periodicals Collection
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Bolgiano, Christina E.; King, Mary Kathryn – College and Research Libraries, 1978
Libraries need solid information upon which to base collection development decisions. Specific evaluative methods for determining scope, access, and usefullness are described. Approaches used for data collection include analysis of interlibrary loan requests, comparison with major bibliographies, and analysis of accessibility through available…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Library Collections, Library Planning
Evaluating Library Instruction: Sample Questions, Forms, and Strategies for Practical Use.
Shonrock, Diana D., Ed. – 1996
Libraries devote serious resources to user-education programs and need to measure their effectiveness with hard data. This guide was designed to simplify the evaluation planning process and the making of evaluation instruments. The material was developed from hundreds of survey instruments used by librarians around the country. The handbook…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Library Instruction, Library Planning
Research and the Use of Statistics for Library Decision Making.
Hernon, Peter – Library Administration & Management, 1989
Discusses the potential for increasing library effectiveness through the appropriate design and utilization of research and describes fundamental research and statistical techniques. Topics examined include areas amenable to data collection, data collection methods amenable to statistical analysis, measurement techniques and levels of…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Library Planning
Statewide Performance Guidelines for Oklahoma Public Libraries.
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
Using Statistics for Database Management in an Academic Library.
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Hyland, Peter; Wright, Lynne – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 1996
Collecting statistical data about database usage by library patrons aids in the management of CD-ROM and database offerings, collection development, and evaluation of training programs. Two approaches to data collection are presented which should be used together: an automated or nonintrusive method which monitors search sessions while the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Collection, Databases, Evaluation Methods
Action Research: A Practical Guide for Transforming Your School Library.
Sykes, Judith A. – 2002
This book shows teacher-librarians and school library media specialists how to perform qualitative research and use the results effectively to promote the school library and build a shared understanding of the impact of school libraries on student learning. Hands-on guidance is provided for performing action research, including how to establish…
Descriptors: Action Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education
Output Measures and More: Planning and Evaluating Public Library Services for Young Adults.
Walter, Virginia A. – 1995
This document is a manual designed to improve library services to young adults. Information is divided into three parts: (1) "Applying the Planning and Role Setting Process to Library Services for Young Adults"; (2) "Evaluating the Results: The Measurement Process"; and (3) "The Output Measures." Part 1 discusses the Public Library Association…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Community Relations, Data Collection