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A performance index approach to library collection

A performance index approach to library collection Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the new application of a performance index ( p ‐index), extending its use to libraries for measuring and evaluating library circulation statistics in terms of quality and quantity of library books usage by subjects. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses NISCAIR library circulation data and computes p ‐index as well as h ‐index for comparing usage in different subjects. Findings – The results indicate that a two dimensional map of quality vs quantity of transactions can be used for better understanding and evaluation of library usage. Research limitations/implications – The h ‐ and p ‐indices and the quality‐quantity maps can be used as a benchmark for monitoring library performance in addition to finding out high value areas in the library collection, high value users, and high value books. Practical implications – The paper is able to supplement the insights normally available from routine statistical analysis of circulation data. Originality/value – This study may help in providing knowledge/insights in building up collections. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Performance Measurement and Metrics Emerald Publishing

A performance index approach to library collection

Gangan Prathap; Rekha Mittal
Performance Measurement and Metrics , Volume 11 (3): 7 – Nov 30, 2010
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1467-8047
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10.1108/14678041011098532
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the new application of a performance index ( p ‐index), extending its use to libraries for measuring and evaluating library circulation statistics in terms of quality and quantity of library books usage by subjects. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses NISCAIR library circulation data and computes p ‐index as well as h ‐index for comparing usage in different subjects. Findings – The results indicate that a two dimensional map of quality vs quantity of transactions can be used for better understanding and evaluation of library usage. Research limitations/implications – The h ‐ and p ‐indices and the quality‐quantity maps can be used as a benchmark for monitoring library performance in addition to finding out high value areas in the library collection, high value users, and high value books. Practical implications – The paper is able to supplement the insights normally available from routine statistical analysis of circulation data. Originality/value – This study may help in providing knowledge/insights in building up collections.

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Performance Measurement and Metrics – Emerald Publishing

Published: Nov 30, 2010

Keywords: Indexing; Collections management; Libraries; Usage statistics

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