Peter Hernon Charles R. McClure Charles R. McClure
Evaluation, which is a critical component of the planning process, assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of library programs and services in the context of stated goals and objectives. This book views evaluation as a type of research study in which evaluators collect either research or management data. Chapters discuss steps of the evaluation process and provide practical examples of the application of these steps to specific library problems. The overall objectives of the volume are to introduce readers to the relationship between planning and evaluation; to discuss the components of...
Evaluation, which is a critical component of the planning process, assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of library programs and services in th...
Twenty-eight contributed papers provide an overview of LIS research, offering recommendations and strategies for resolving issues related to this research and for improving the quality, quantity, and impact of research. Paper edition (unseen), $32.50. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, O
Twenty-eight contributed papers provide an overview of LIS research, offering recommendations and strategies for resolving issues related to this rese...
An overview and status report on the progress made in developing such a network as of early 1991, intended to serve as a handbook on NREN development, a sourcebook of important NREN policy statements, and a report on research conducted at Syracuse U. on topics related to electronic networks. Price t
An overview and status report on the progress made in developing such a network as of early 1991, intended to serve as a handbook on NREN development,...
. . . the editors prevail upon students, scholars, information professionals and policy makers to study the issues further in order to deepen the understanding of government information and positively affect policy decisions. - "Journal of Government Information"
. . . the editors prevail upon students, scholars, information professionals and policy makers to study the issues further in order to deepen the u...
Presenting the Big6 skills from multiple perspectives, this accessible book provides exercises, examples, and explanations, plus practical methods for bringing together other instructional efforts and this problem-solving approach. Now easily available, this is the first Big6 book showing detailed applications of the Big6.
Presenting the Big6 skills from multiple perspectives, this accessible book provides exercises, examples, and explanations, plus practical methods ...
This comprehensive survey of current digital reference practice focuses on the theoretical and practical issues of digital reference in libraries and information services, with special emphasis on the theme of quality standards and evaluation. The book is divided into six parts. Part One identifies the need for digital reference services; Part Two covers the management of digital reference; Part Three: real-time digital reference services; Part Four: collaborative reference initiatives; Part Five: research in digital reference; and Part Six: evaluating digital reference. Topics covered...
This comprehensive survey of current digital reference practice focuses on the theoretical and practical issues of digital reference in libraries and ...