Hernon, Peter.

Engaging in evaluation and assessment research Peter Hernon, Robert E. Dugan, and Danuta A. Nitecki. - Santa Barbara, Calif. Libraries Unlimited c2011. - xvii, 305 p. ill. 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Planning -- Relevant literature -- The components of an evaluation and assessment research study -- Applicable concepts and language of research -- Designing evaluations and assessments -- Getting engaged in evidence gathering and managerial use -- Quantitative data collection for evaluation research -- Qualitative study -- Statistics -- Presenting findings -- Creating a culture of evidence gathering and managerial use -- Reality evaluation and assessment.

9781598845730 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 159884573X (pbk. : acid-free paper) 9781598845747 (ebook) 1598845748 (ebook)

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Libraries--Evaluation.
Library science--Research--Methodology.
Library statistics
Library Administration--Decision making.
Public services (Libraries)--Evaluation.

Z678.85 / .H46 2011

027 / H558e