Engaging in evaluation and assessment research / Peter Hernon, Robert E. Dugan, and Danuta A. Nitecki.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hernon, Peter.

Contributor:

Dugan, Robert E., 1952-

Nitecki, Danuta A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries--Evaluation.

Libraries.

Public services (Libraries)--Evaluation.

Public services (Libraries).

Library administration--Decision making.

Library administration.

Library statistics.

Library science--Research--Methodology.

Library science.

Library science--Research.

Physical Description:

xvii, 305 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited, [2011]

Summary:

Hernon (library and information science, Simmons College) et al. introduce evaluation and assessment research to library managers and students and its use in planning, decision making, and accountability to improve the quality of library programs and services or its infrastructure. Drawing from research within and outside library and information science, they overview the research process and its activities, including reflective inquiry, adoption of appropriate procedures, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and presenting findings. They explain design, statistics, and creating a culture of evidence gathering and managerial use, and offer a checklist of tips drawn from their and others' experiences. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Planning

Relevant literature

The components of an evaluation and assessment research study

Applicable concepts and language of research

Designing evaluations and assessments

Getting engaged in evidence gathering and managerial use

Quantitative data collection for evaluation research

Qualitative study

Statistics

Presenting findings

Creating a culture of evidence gathering and managerial use

Reality evaluation and assessment.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

159884573X

9781598845730

9781598845747

1598845748

OCLC:

707211444

Publisher Number:

99944238673