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Isbell, Dennis; Kammerlocher, Lisa – Research Strategies, 1994
Describes a program developed by librarians at Arizona State University West to evaluate their library instruction. Topics discussed include stressing individual improvement rather than personnel evaluation and decisions; group process; focus on formative evaluation; role of evaluation measures; evaluations by faculty and students; and colleague…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Group Dynamics
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Bayne, Pauline S. – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes a demonstration project developed at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville) libraries to train nonprofessional library staff with computer-based training using HyperCard that was created by librarians rather than by computer programmers. Evaluation methods are discussed, including formative and summative evaluation; and modifications…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Evaluation Methods
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Piette, Mary I.; Smith, Nathan M., Jr. – Research Strategies, 1991
Describes a method of evaluation referred to as Instructional Product Verification and Revision (IPVR) and explains its use in developing a library instruction program at Utah State University. The use of HyperCard in Project FORE (Focus on Research and Evaluation) is discussed, and future plans are considered. (10 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Evaluation Methods
Fetterman, David – 1987
Ethnographic auditing is the application of ethnographic or anthropological concepts and methods to the appraisal of administrative controls over resources. Ethnographic auditing highlights the role of culture, subculture, values, rituals and physical environment in management in higher education. The ethnographic auditor measures the fiscal and…
Descriptors: Audits (Verification), Case Studies, Chemistry, College Administration
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Sugranes, Maria R.; Neal, James A. – College and Research Libraries, 1983
Discusses procedures used to evaluate the instructional effectiveness of materials and methods implemented in a self-paced college credit course in library skills. A description of the course and assessment strategies used--multiple-choice assignments, end-of-course test, an attitudinal survey--are included. Twelve references are cited.…
Descriptors: Assignments, College Libraries, Course Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
Larson, Ray R. – 1981
This report outlines specifications for the online transaction monitoring and questionnaire administration features of the University of California's (UC) Prototype On-Line Catalog, known as MELVYL. The development and testing of these features by the UC Division of Library Automation (DLA) is also described. This document is the final report…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Programs, Data Collection, Data Processing