Developing a Measure of Library Goodness
A Review of: Orr, R. H. (1973). Measuring the goodness of library services: A general framework for considering quantitative measures. Journal of Documentation, 29(3), 315-332. Abstract Objective – To discuss the theoretical design of a measure of library quality and value that coul...
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doaj-ab1300b4c1ce47f4908e2c9489be85be2020-11-25T02:11:25ZengUniversity of AlbertaEvidence Based Library and Information Practice1715-720X2016-09-0111310.18438/B8Z03KDeveloping a Measure of Library GoodnessGregory A. Crawford0Pennsylvania State University LibrariesA Review of: Orr, R. H. (1973). Measuring the goodness of library services: A general framework for considering quantitative measures. Journal of Documentation, 29(3), 315-332. Abstract Objective – To discuss the theoretical design of a measure of library quality and value that could be used across functional areas of a library in order to justify and maximize the allocation of resources. Design – This theoretical article provides background on how to conceptualize and develop a quantitative measure of library goodness. Setting – The process delineated is applicable to any library, whether public, academic, or special. Subjects – The intended audience is library management, both at the director and the department head levels. Methods – The author provided examples and questions in the development of appropriate variables. Main Results – The author presented a discussion of potential variables. These variables include library capability and utilization. Conclusion – The article concluded with a discussion of the major desiderata for an effective measure of library goodness: appropriateness, informativeness, validity, reproducibility, comparability, and practicality.https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.php/EBLIP/article/view/23875librariesmanagementmeasurementgoodnessqualityvalue |
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Evidence Based Library and Information Practice |
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A Review of:
Orr, R. H. (1973). Measuring the goodness of library services: A general framework for considering quantitative measures. Journal of Documentation, 29(3), 315-332.
Abstract
Objective – To discuss the theoretical design of a measure of library quality and value that could be used across functional areas of a library in order to justify and maximize the allocation of resources.
Design – This theoretical article provides background on how to conceptualize and develop a quantitative measure of library goodness.
Setting – The process delineated is applicable to any library, whether public, academic, or special.
Subjects – The intended audience is library management, both at the director and the department head levels.
Methods – The author provided examples and questions in the development of appropriate variables.
Main Results – The author presented a discussion of potential variables. These variables include library capability and utilization.
Conclusion – The article concluded with a discussion of the major desiderata for an effective measure of library goodness: appropriateness, informativeness, validity, reproducibility, comparability, and practicality. |
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libraries management measurement goodness quality value |
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