Book
Fundamentals of planning and assessment for libraries / Rachel A. Fleming-May and Regina Mays.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780838949986 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: x, 254 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Chicago : ALA Neal-Schuman, 2021.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction to Planning and Assessment -- History of Planning and Assessment in Libraries -- Planning -- Basic Principles of Assessment -- Approaches to Assessment -- Collecting Assessment Data -- Collecting Direct Evidence -- Collecting Indirect Evidence -- Analyzing Data -- Reporting and Presenting Data -- Collaboration and Relationship Management -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Sample Library Assessment Plan -- Appendix B: Sample Informed Consent Form -- Appendix C: Template for Recording Observation -- Appendix D: Suggested Journals and Conferences -- Appendix E: Sample Assessment Librarian Position Description. |
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| Subject: | Library planning > United States. Libraries > United States > Evaluation. |
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- American Library Association
Melding theory with practice to make abstract concepts practical, this foundational book is the perfect tool for understanding the basic principles of planning and assessment, no matter your experience level. - American Library Association
Melding theory with practice to make abstract concepts practical, this foundational book is the perfect tool for understanding the basic principles of planning and assessment, no matter your experience level.
The concepts of planning and assessment are intrinsically linkedâand understanding them is essential for raising the library's profile and strengthening its position among stakeholders and the community. Even if you're an LIS student or are new to the profession, or if planning or assessment are not your primary areas of responsibility, you still have a role to play in the success of organizational efforts. Fleming-May has more than a decade of experience in planning and assessment initiatives and instruction, and Mays was her institutionâs first assessment librarian; their primer draws from theory, research, and their first-hand observations to illuminate such topics as
- characteristics of bad planning strategy that can help to illustrate a better approach;
- reasons why using economic models, like ROI, fall short;
- how to mix the three types of planning;
- guidelines to ensure that assessment is meaningful and actionable;
- tips for creating effective surveys;
- emphasizing usersâ needs with a critical assessment framework;
- data analysis for surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observation;
- four questions to ask about audience level before you develop a report;
- a sample 3-year assessment plan that can be customized; and
- seven steps for developing a culture of ongoing assessment.
- Baker & Taylor
"This text provides a guide to responsive and responsible planning and assessment"-- - Chicago Distribution Center
The concepts of planning and assessment are intrinsically linkedâand understanding them is essential for raising the libraryâs profile and strengthening its position among stakeholders and the community. Even if you're an LIS student or are new to the profession, or if planning or assessment are not your primary areas of responsibility, you still have a role to play in the success of organizational efforts. Fleming-May has more than a decade of experience in planning and assessment initiatives and instruction, and Mays was her institutionâs first assessment librarian; their primer draws from theory, research, and their first-hand observations to illuminate such topics as
- characteristics of bad planning strategy that can help to illustrate a better approach;
- reasons why using economic models, like ROI, fall short;
- how to mix the three types of planning;
- guidelines to ensure that assessment is meaningful and actionable;
- tips for creating effective surveys;
- emphasizing usersâ needs with a critical assessment framework;
- data analysis for surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observation;
- four questions to ask about audience level before you develop a report;
- a sample 3-year assessment plan that can be customized; and
- seven steps for developing a culture of ongoing assessment.
