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Publication Date: 1992
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Collection Evaluation as Research.
Roy, Loriene
Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, v5 n3 p297-300 Spr 1992
Discusses the use of quantitative collection development and use studies as research tools to evaluate the quality of children's library collections. Four studies, conducted in school and public libraries, that involve analyzing data with statistical tests are reviewed to show how data already being collected can be developed into research studies. (12 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development, Library Research, Library Statistics, Literature Reviews, Public Libraries, Research Methodology, School Libraries, Statistical Analysis, Use Studies
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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