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Peer reviewedMcClure, Charles; And Others – Public Libraries, 1986
Discusses areas needing revision in the manual "Output Measures for Public Libraries," i.e., measurement objectives, research skills of output measures users, management versus research contexts, relating inputs to outputs, problems in data collection, user versus library performance, sample sizes, interpretation of output measure…
Descriptors: Guides, Input Output Analysis, Library Administration, Library Services
Peer reviewedGoldhor, Herbert – Public Libraries, 1987
Explains the criteria by which 50 public libraries were chosen as outstanding, and reports the results of a survey of the directors which focused on major problems in libraries; desired goals in administration and technical and public services; predicted trends; stage of computerization; and sources of information and new ideas. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Financial Support, Library Administration, Library Automation
Peer reviewedZweizig, Douglas L. – Public Libraries, 1987
Discusses current issues in measuring library effectiveness, including rapid technological changes and increasing obsolescence in librarians' competencies; increased pressure for accountability; tools to help libraries become what they determine they should be rather than conforming to national standards; and how to determine the validity and…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Planning
