{"product_id":"putting-library-assessment-data-to-work-hardback","title":"Putting Library Assessment Data to Work - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEffective library assessment is crucial for a successful\u003cbr\u003eacademic library. But what do we mean by library assessment and how can it be\u003cbr\u003eused to improve the library service? This book provides a practical guide for\u003cbr\u003elibrary administrators, managers and practitioners on how to make effective use\u003cbr\u003eof existing sources of information for assessment activities with the aim of\u003cbr\u003eimproving academic library services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePutting Library\u003cbr\u003eAssessment Data to Work\u003c\/i\u003e brings together key library assessment\u003cbr\u003emethodologies detailing how they can be used to improve an academic library. The\u003cbr\u003ebook takes common sources of data that academic libraries will already be\u003cbr\u003ecollecting, and presents simple qualitative and quantitative techniques that\u003cbr\u003ecan be used to evaluate and assess their services, both in detail and overall.\u003cbr\u003eThe different assessment methods are presented from a practical perspective\u003cbr\u003ewith a theoretical grounding, and include practical case studies to illustrate\u003cbr\u003ehow the methodologies have successfully been applied. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes coverage of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe theoretical framework for assessment, it’s purpose and\u003cbr\u003ethe tools and techniques used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInstitutional, national and international student surveys\u003cbr\u003eand how they can be sued to improve library service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe history and development of standardised library surveys\u003cbr\u003e(eg libQUAL+), how they have been used and their impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe benefits of In house library surveys and case studies of\u003cbr\u003ewhere they gave been used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eQualitative feedback in the library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTaking a holistic approach to library assessment through advocacy\u003cbr\u003eand strategic planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be essential reading for library and\u003cbr\u003einformation service managers, administrators, assessment practitioners,\u003cbr\u003eeducators and policy shapers. It will also be useful for students and\u003cbr\u003eresearchers interested in library assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45575999160558,"sku":"9781783302215","price":227.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781783302215.jpg?v=1720962728","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/putting-library-assessment-data-to-work-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}