Engaging in evaluation and assessment research

Engaging in evaluation and assessment research

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hernon, Peter (Author), Dugan, Robert E. 1952- (Author), Nitecki, Danuta A. (Author)
Resource Type: Book
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara, California Libraries Unlimited [2011]
Subjects:
Libraries > Evaluation.
Public services (Libraries) > Evaluation.
Library administration > Decision making.
Library statistics.
Library science > Research > Methodology.
Table of Contents:
  • Planning
  • Relevant literature
  • The components of an evaluation and assessment research study
  • Applicable concepts and language of research
  • Designing evaluations and assessments
  • Getting engaged in evidence gathering and managerial use
  • Quantitative data collection for evaluation research
  • Qualitative study
  • Statistics
  • Presenting findings
  • Creating a culture of evidence gathering and managerial use
  • Reality evaluation and assessment.