Oakleaf, Megan J.
The value of academic libraries : a comprehensive research review and report / prepared by Megan Oakleaf for the Association of College and Research Libraries.
— Chicago, IL : Association of College and Research Libraries, 2010. 182 p. : il. ; 28 cm.
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Contenido: Foreword — Executive summary — Defining "value" — Methodology — Review and analysis of the literature: Academic library: Expectations of higher education — Reconceptualizing academic libraries — Achieving institutional missions and outcomes — Assessment vs. research — Student retention and graduation rates — Student engagement — Student learning — Assessment of management systems — Faculty teaching — Faculty research — Library valuation — Reference services — E-resources — Institutional ranking — What about accreditation? — Societal contribution — A reminder regarding scope — What's next for academic library value studies? — School libraries: Working with teachers and principals — Evidence-based practice and action research — Assessment tools — Large-scale studies — Assessment management systems — Reporting results — What's next for school library value studies? — Public libraries: Economic value — Economic benefit — Economic activity — Economic impact — Social impact — Special libraries: Working with managers — Economic studies — Impact Studies — Reporting results — What's next for special library value studies? — What to do next: Get started — Define outcomes — Use assessment management systems — Gather new data — Use existing data — Engage in higher education assessment external to libraries — Create library assessment plans — Mobilize library administrators — Engage in professional library associations — Leverage profesional library associations — Research agenda: Student enrollment — Student retention — Student success — Student achievement — Student learning — Student experience, attitude, and perception of quality — Faculty research productivity — Faculty grants — Faculty teaching — Institutional reputation or prestige — Conclusion — Bibliography — Acknowledgements — Appendix A-Academic Library value checklist — Appendix B-"Must read" resources — About ACRL.
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