Viewing library metrics from different perspectives : inputs, outputs, and outcomes / Robert E. Dugan, Peter Hernon, and Danuta A. Nitecki.

Author/creator Dugan, Robert E., 1952-
Other author Hernon, Peter.
Other author Nitecki, Danuta A.
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited, ©2009.
Descriptionxv, 346 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Related literature -- Assessment and evaluation -- The library perspective -- The customer perspective -- The institutional perspective-- The stakeholder perspective -- Benchmarking and best practices -- Metrics for marketing and public relations -- Management information systems -- Utilizing metrics: interpretation, synthesis, and presentation -- The joys of metrics -- Appendices : A. Inputs: library perspective (reported as numbers) -- B. Inputs: library perspective (reported as ratios/percentages) -- C. Outputs: library perspective (reported as numbers) -- D. Outputs: library perspective (reported as ratios/percentages) -- E. Selected examples of process metrics -- F. Selected examples of trend metrics -- G. Examples of qualitative metrics -- H. Customer perspective -- I. Institutional perspective -- J. Stakeholder perspectives (examples) -- K. Selected metrics used by libraries for benchmarking and best practices -- L. Marketing and public relations -- M. Selected metrics from library reports -- N. Some metrics related to scholarly communication -- O. COUNTER Code of Practice, release 3 (August 2008)
Local noteLittle-356695--305131059037.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009016899
ISBN9781591586654 (acid-free paper)
ISBN1591586658 (acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Z669.8 .D84 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold