A Multilevel Approach for Library Value Assessment

Autor/inn/en	Schwieder, David; Hinchliffe, Lisa Janicke
Titel	A Multilevel Approach for Library Value Assessment
Quelle	In: College & Research Libraries, 79 (2018) 3, S.424-436 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0010-0870
Schlagwörter	Academic Libraries; Institutional Evaluation; Library Research; Educational Quality; Library Services; Institutional Characteristics; Library Role; Statistical Analysis; Literature Reviews + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? College; Colleges; University; Universities; Libary; Libraries; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Universität; Bibliothek; Hochschulbibliothek; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität; Bibliotheksarbeit; Statistische Analyse
Abstract	As the volume of academic library value research has continued to increase, the resulting literature has grown complex and sprawling. This article takes stock of this body of work, using a review of the published research literature and an analysis of its organization and structure. This investigation reveals that the research on library value follows a "levels of analysis" framework, with three types of studies--small group, single institution, and multi-institution--comprising the major dimensions. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of studies at each level and propose a multilevel framework designed to improve the practical utility and scholarly rigor of academic library value assessment. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01