Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 2011
Publication Title
Art Documentation
Volume
30
Issue
1
First page number:
48
Last page number:
53
Abstract
Demonstrating library value is of critical importance to all libraries, both to protect services and to serve patrons effectively. This paper presents suggestions for art and architecture libraries as they engage in determining what patrons value and documenting that value for library and campus administrators. Methods for calculating worth and for presenting a case are provided, as are ways of using strategic thinking and the assessment process to ensure the continuance of valuable services should budget reductions be unavoidable.
Keywords
Academic Libraries – Evaluation; Library surveys; Library users; Public services (Libraries) – Evaluation
Disciplines
Categorical Data Analysis | Library and Information Science | Multivariate Analysis | Organizational Communication
Language
English
Publisher Citation
Brown, J. M. (2011). Demonstrating library value: Examples and applications for arts libraries. Art Documentation, 30, 48-53.
Repository Citation
Brown, J. M.
(2011).
Demonstrating library value: Examples and applications for arts libraries.
Art Documentation, 30(1),
48-53.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/lib_articles/124
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Categorical Data Analysis Commons, Library and Information Science Commons, Multivariate Analysis Commons, Organizational Communication Commons