{"product_id":"putting-library-assessment-data-to-work-1","title":"Putting Library Assessment Data to Work","description":"\u003cp\u003eEffective 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePutting Library Assessment Data to Work\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes coverage of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe theoretical framework for assessment, its purpose and the tools and techniques used\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional, national and international student surveys and how they can be used to improve library service\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history and development of standardised library surveys (eg LibQUAL+®), how they have been used and their impact\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe benefits of In house library surveys and case studies of where they gave been used\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrary statistics, including standardised statistics sets and key performance indicators\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQualitative feedback in the library\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmerging techniques including UX\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking a holistic approach to library assessment through advocacy and strategic planning\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Facet Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54262432760152,"sku":"9781783302215","price":173.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781783302215.jpg?v=1771575342","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/putting-library-assessment-data-to-work-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}