Evaluation of Library Services

Why Evaluation?

Quantitative metrics

Evaluation types

Macroevaluation

More exact ways to quantify exposure

Bang for the buck?

Macroevaluation - Conclusions

Microevaluation Axes

Microevaluation Trends

"Technical Services"

Principle of Least Effort

More on accessibility and convenience

Accessibility versus Motivation

Materials-centered Collection Evaluation

Principled methods for
materials-based evaluations

Use-centered Collection Evaluation Methodologies

Effectiveness as Circulation

Collection Mapping

Use Factors

In-House Use Evaluation Methods

Material Availability

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Evaluating Catalog Use

References