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Fundamentals of planning and assessment for libraries / Rachel A. Fleming-May and Regina Mays.

Fleming-May, Rachel Anne, (author.). Mays, Regina, 1973- (author.).

Summary:

"This text provides a guide to responsive and responsible planning and assessment"-- Provided by publisher.

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.