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Peer reviewedWeech, Terry L.; Goldhor, Herbert – Library Quarterly, 1982
Results of this study evaluating library reference service indicate a statistically significant difference at the .05 level between obtrusive and unobtrusive evaluation methods. Library staff answer a greater proportion of questions correctly when they are aware of being evaluated. The 30 questions used, a report form, and references are included.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Collection, Library Personnel, Library Services
Peer reviewedWhitlatch, Jo Bell; Walsh, Anthony – Reference Librarian, 1992
Includes three articles: the first presents rules and regulations from the "Federal Register" that focus on educational effectiveness in postsecondary institutions; the second discusses the appropriateness of various research methodologies for assessment and accountability of reference services; and the third examines data collection…
Descriptors: Accountability, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Federal Regulation
Peer reviewedBeeler, Richard J.; Lueck, Antoinette L. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1984
A survey of 133 academic libraries reveals that most make online bibliographic retrieval services available to off-campus clients at prices higher than those charged to primary patrons. Extra charges are not inconsequential, being approximately $15/search or 38 percent of search costs. Eight references, questionnaire, and list of online vendors…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Collection, Fees, Higher Education
Download full textPeng, Samuel S.; Korb, Roslyn A.; Rose, Joseph; Snyder, Thomas D.; Cohen, Michael P. – 1999
This study is the final report from the National Center for Education Statistics task force on redesign of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Following an executive summary outlining the need for changes and a series of recommendations, Section 1 details the reasons, goals, and processes involved in the IPEDS redesign.…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Producers
Peer reviewedHernon, Peter; McClure, Charles R. – Library and Information Science Research, 1987
Discusses issues relating to the reliability, validity, utility, and information value of unobtrusive testing of library reference services; provides suggestions for practical applications of these criteria; applies study findings to library decision making and planning; and identifies topics for further methodological refinement. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Experimenter Characteristics
Bagley, Clarence H., Ed. – 1965
The proceedings of this forum contain 23 papers focusing mainly on the technical aspects of institutional research. Most of the authors are institutional research officers in various colleges and universities. Part 1 contains papers on institutional research methodology. They deal with such topics as faculty load studies, enrollment projections,…
Descriptors: Computers, Curriculum Research, Data Collection, Design
