Putting Library Assessment Data to Work

Selena Killick, Frankie Wilson

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Facet Publishing
28 September 2018

Library, archive & information management

Effective 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.

Putting Library Assessment Data to Work 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.

The book includes coverage of:

The theoretical framework for assessment, its purpose and the tools and techniques used

Institutional, national and international student surveys and how they can be used to improve library service

The history and development of standardised library surveys (eg LibQUAL+®), how they have been used and their impact

The benefits of In house library surveys and case studies of where they gave been used

Library statistics, including standardised statistics sets and key performance indicators

Qualitative feedback in the library

Emerging techniques including UX

Taking a holistic approach to library assessment through advocacy and strategic planning

This 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.

By: Selena Killick, Frankie Wilson
Imprint: Facet Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781783302208
ISBN 10: 1783302208
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 28 September 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Selena Killick is the Senior Library Services Manager responsible for Engagement & Insight at the Open University Library and regularly analyses, presents, publishes and advises libraries internationally on library assessment. Frankie Wilson is the Head of Assessment at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford providing strategic leadership for assessment throughout the Libraries, including training staff in assessment techniques, and designing and running assessment activities to drive changes in service provision to improve customer satisfaction.

Reviews for Putting Library Assessment Data to Work

'The word assessment can send chills down the spine of librarians. This book will help remedy that. Killick (Open Univ., UK) and Wilson (Univ. of Oxford, UK) provide solid, usable advice about planning and participating in assessment activities within academic libraries. In reassuring language, they take the mystery out of assessment and provide tangible guidance for those hesitant to begin.' - CHOICE connect * CHOICE *