Guide to Library User Needs Assessment for Integrated Information Resource - Management and Collection Development

Applicable for all types of libraries. Needs assessment can be defined as the process of using one or more techniques to collect and analyze data on library users or potential users. The guide includes the methodology and techniques for carrying out needs assessment projects, ranging from short-term assessments to long-term research or comprehensive collection assessments. Various types of data, techniques, and methodology are described, as are associated pointers and pitfalls.

About the author

Dora Biblarz is Associate Dean of TQS/Continuous Improvement at Arizona State University. Stephen Bosch is Information Access Librarian at University of Arizona. Chris Sugnet is Assistant Director for Collections at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Product details

• Authors: Dora Biblarz, Stephen Bosch, Chris Sugnet
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.06.2001
• EAN: 9780810841314
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-4131-4
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 131 g
• Series: Collection Management and Development Guide
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)