Bringing together library and information science faculty and practicing library managers, this work combines some of the most exciting concepts and methodologies of library evaluation with the practical experiences of those working in the field. A variety of approaches (e.g., focus groups, TQM) are thoroughly described, then illustrated with actual case studies. These cases can serve as inspiration and models to library managers and other individuals responsible for evaluation, as well as to those who aspire to library management positions.
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Bringing together library and information science faculty and practicing library managers, this work combines some of the most exciting concepts and methodologies of library evaluation with the practical experiences of those working in the field.
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Figures/Tables/Appendices Preface Introduction Chapter 1: The Culture of Evaluation Chapter 2: Measuring Organizational Effectiveness Chapter 3: Evaluating Reference and Information Services Chapter 4: Evaluating Collections Chapter 5: Evaluating the Virtual Library Collections Chapter 6: The Nature of Evaluation
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781563088629
Publisert
2001-01-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Libraries Unlimited Inc
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
237
Om bidragsyterne
DANNY P. WALLACE was Director and Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Oklahoma, Norman. He was coeditor of Reference & User Services Quarterly and received the 2000 ALISE Award for Teaching Excellence in the Field of Library and Information Science Education.
CONNIE VAN FLEET, Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Oklahoma, Norman, has received the ALA/RASD Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award. She serves as Councilor-at-Large for the American Library Association and is co-editor of Reference & User Services Quarterly.