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Shim, Wonsik; Kantor, Paul B. – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1999
A complex tool, data envelopment analysis (DEA) was used to evaluate the relative efficiency of major academic research libraries that are members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). Results of a two-year base line study using traditional measures taken from 1995-96 ARL statistics are reported. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Download full textKuo, Ming-Ming Shen – 1992
A local model for support of periodic academic program reviews by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) has developed and evolved at the Ball State University library. The process of devising a format to systematically report library holdings statistics to support program reviews and other collections development duties began in 1975;…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), College Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Expenditures
Peer reviewedHull, Peggy – Special Libraries, 1994
Explains videotex, discusses its usefulness in disseminating large quantities of information via computer, and describes the use of videotex at the Glaxo, Inc., library where it is used for a daily news service and newsletters. An evaluation of the videotex services is reported, including usage statistics and results of a library survey. (Contains…
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Information Dissemination, Library Automation
Holt, Glen E.; Elliott, Donald – Library Journal, 1998
Examines results of a three-year survey by the St. Louis Public Library to measure benefits users derive from its services relative to costs of providing them; the ultimate goal was to develop and test a practical, conservative cost-benefit methodology. Cardholders surveyed were general users, business users, and teachers/caregivers. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Evaluation Methods
Messas, Kostas, Comp.; And Others – 1997
This study examined the state of formal staff training and development in Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries by identifying what programs are offered; how they are organized, administered, and budgeted; who participates; and how training is evaluated. In February 1997, a survey was distributed to all ARL libraries; of the 120…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Human Resources
Vermont State Dept. of Libraries, Montpelier. – 1993
The Vermont General Assembly mandated an evaluation of the regional library program of the Vermont State Department of Libraries. To carry out this charge, the department initiated a 14-month review of the program with three components: an internal review of library service, use, and costs; public library input derived from a detailed survey and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods, Financial Support
