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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 1467-8047
- DOI
- 10.1108/PMM-09-2017-0042
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to draw a picture of the current landscape of library assessment based on the data gathered in interviews. The authors will focus specifically on the continuum between micro and strategic assessment and share the lessons learned from diverse institutions and geographies about how to build a culture of assessment.Design/methodology/approachBetween 2015 and 2017, the researchers have interviewed more than 75 library directors and leaders, library assessment practitioners, and academic experts on four continents about library assessment and its current state in their institutions.FindingsThe results reveal a varied landscape, with libraries in widely varying stages of assessment performance and readiness.Originality/valueThis paper presents the results of a large-scale study over more than two years. More than 75 people have been interviewed in five countries. The scale and scope of the work is both significant and unique.
Journal
Performance Measurement and Metrics – Emerald Publishing
Published: Feb 5, 2018