Engaging in evaluation and assessment research
By: Peter Hernon, Robert E. Dugan, and Danuta A. Nitecki
Contributors: Dugan, Robert E., 1952-; Nitecki, Danuta A.
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited; ABC-CLIO, LLC
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 305
ISBN-13: 9781598845730; 9781598845747
Subjects: Libraries; Library administration; Library statistics; Library science; Research; Public services (Libraries); Methodology; Evaluation; Decision making
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Planning; title: Relevant literature; title: The components of an evaluation and assessment research study; title: Applicable concepts and language of research; title: Designing evaluations and assessments; title: Getting engaged in evidence gathering and managerial use; title: Quantitative data collection for evaluation research; title: Qualitative study; title: Statistics; title: Presenting findings; title: Creating a culture of evidence gathering and managerial use; title: Reality evaluation and assessment.