Evaluating the Conspectus Approach for Smaller Library Collections.

Oberg, Larry R.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Evaluating the Conspectus Approach for Smaller Library Collections.

Oberg, Larry R.

College and Research Libraries, v49 n3 p187-96 May 1988

Describes the conspectus collection evaluation process and its utility to smaller libraries, as demonstrated by the Library and Information Resources for the Northwest project. The discussion includes the costs of this method in staff time, the value of a completed conspectus, and problems with the methodology. (13 notes with references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Intellectual Disciplines, Library Collection Development, Measurement Techniques

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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