Putting Library Assessment Data to Work
Putting Library Assessment Data to Work

Author: Selena Killick

Publisher: Facet Publishing

Published: 2019-07-16

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1783302208

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Effective library assessment is crucial for a successful academic library. But what do we mean by library assessment and how can it be used to improve the library service? This new book provides a practical guide for library administrators, managers and practitioners on how to make effective use of existing sources of information for assessment activities with the aim of improving academic library services. Putting Library Assessment Data to Work brings together key library assessment methodologies detailing how they can be used to improve an academic Library. The book takes common sources of data that academic libraries will already be collecting, and presents simple qualitative and quantitative techniques that can be used to evaluate and assess their services, both in detail and overall. The different assessment methods are presented from a practical perspective with a theoretical grounding, and include practical case studies to illustrate how the methodologies have successfully been applied. - The book includes coverage of: - The theoretical framework for assessment, its purpose and the tools and techniques used - Institutional, national and international student surveys and how they can be used to improve library service - The history and development of standardised library surveys (eg LibQUAL+®), how they have been used and their impact - The benefits of In house library surveys and case studies of where they gave been used - Library statistics, including standardised statistics sets and key performance indicators - Qualitative feedback in the library - Emerging techniques including UX - Taking a holistic approach to library assessment through advocacy and strategic planning This book will be essential reading for library and information service managers, administrators, assessment practitioners, educators and policy shapers. It will also be useful for students and researchers interested in library assessment.

Documentation for the Academic Library Survey (ALS) Data File
Documentation for the Academic Library Survey (ALS) Data File

Author: Carl M. Schmitt

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this report is to document the procedures and methodologies employed during the Academic Library Survey of 2000. This report is designed to provide guidance and documentation for users of the public-release and restricted-use data files. Information about the universe of academic libraries and how to access this information is included in this report. Following the acknowledgments, and list of tables, the report is divided into 3 parts. Part I, Introduction, contains: (1) History of the Academic Library Survey; (2) NCES Academic Library's Universe Survey 2000; (3) Data Confidentiality; (4) Information Included in the Academic Library Survey Data Collection; and (5) Uses of the Academic Library Survey Data. Part II, Methodology, contains: (6) Web Data Collection; and (7) Coverage and Response Rate. Part III, User's Guide for Processing the Academic Library Universe Survey Data, concludes with the following chapters: (8) Data Files; (9) Record Identifier (UNITID); (10) Imputation Status Flags; (11) Parent/Child (Branch) Records; (12) Changes in Survey Questions and Variables; (13) Institutions Participating in the Survey; and (14) Data Issues. Appended are: (1) Glossary; (2) Record Layout; (3) Survey Instrument; (4) Crosswalks; (5) Edits and Imputations; (6) Response Rate Tables; (7) Comparison of Reported and Imputed Values; and (8) Frequency and Continuous Variable Statistics. (Contains 1 table.).

Academic Library Impact
Academic Library Impact

Author: Lynn Silipigni Connaway

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780838989760

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Best practices developed by the profession in capturing and emphasizing academic libraries' contributions to student learning, success, and experience.