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Output Measures: Myths, Realities, and Prospects.
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McClure, Charles; And Others – Public Libraries, 1986
Discusses areas needing revision in the manual "Output Measures for Public Libraries," i.e., measurement objectives, research skills of output measures users, management versus research contexts, relating inputs to outputs, problems in data collection, user versus library performance, sample sizes, interpretation of output measure…
Descriptors: Guides, Input Output Analysis, Library Administration, Library Services
An Application of Input-Output Analysis to the Administration of a Library.
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Correa, Hector; Correa, Virginia – Library & Information Science Research, 1996
The identification and description of the personnel components of a library and their interrelations are used to construct an input-output model similar to those used to analyze the interdependence among sectors in an economy. This model makes it possible to forecast personnel requirements resulting from changes in demands for library services.…
Descriptors: Economic Research, Input Output Analysis, Library Administration, Library Personnel
An Interlibrary Loan Cost Study.
Connolly, Bruce; LaGuardia, Cheryl – 1983
This interlibrary loan (ILL) cost study was conducted at Union College Library in Schenectady, New York, in order to provide immediate feedback about ILL as well as to serve as a potential management tool for library and college administrators. This report describes the financial statistics of a 3-year period of use of ILL services at this small,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Input Output Analysis
Measurement and Evaluation of U.S. Federal Depository Collections.
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Seavey, Charles A. – Government Publications Review, 1991
Noting that there are no de facto standards by which to measure and evaluate U.S. depository library collections, this article reviews developments in the evaluation of public libraries and recommends output measures based on public library practice for depository collections. Specific measures for the depository community are also suggested. (31…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Government Publications, Input Output Analysis
Idaho Public Library Statistics, FY 1995.
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Bolles, Charles – 1995
This document is a compilation of input and output measures and other statistics in reference to Idaho's public libraries, covering the period October 1, 1994 to September 30, 1995. This report includes data gathered by the State Library with the "Public and District Library Annual Statistical Report Form" which reflects all monies…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Input Output Analysis, Library Administration, Library Collections
Economic Impact of the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) on the Business and Tourism Industries Study: Final Report
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Ryan, Joe; McClure, Charles R. – Online Submission, 2003
Ryan Information Management conducted a return on investment (ROI) study of the economic value of the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) and identified potential additional sources of operating revenue. HSPLS economic value was examined from four viewpoints, HSPLS: direct economic impact, market value, peer comparison and value to library…
Descriptors: Economic Impact, Program Effectiveness, Public Libraries, Library Services