| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 181 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction to cost-benefit analysis for public libraries -- Fundamentals of cost-benefit analysis -- Important considerations before commissioning a CBA study -- Preparing to measure benefits -- Measuring library benefits : identifying and sampling library users -- Measuring library benefits : preparing the survey instruments -- Measuring library costs -- Measuring return to taxpayer and donor investment in your library -- Wrapping up your study : communicating your CBA findings -- Conclusions : evaluating what your CBA study accomplished |
| Summary |
Designed to serve large to medium sized public libraries, this book gives librarians the tools to conduct a defensible and credible cost-benefit analysis (CBA). This hands-on reference covers the economic basics with librarian-friendly terms and examples, preparing library leaders to collaborate with economist-consultants |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Public libraries -- United States -- Cost effectiveness -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Public libraries -- Cost effectiveness -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Public libraries -- United States -- Evaluation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Public libraries -- Evaluation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- Administration & Management.
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Public libraries -- Cost effectiveness
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Public libraries -- Evaluation
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Bibliothèques publiques -- États-Unis -- Coût-efficacité -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Bibliothèques publiques -- États-Unis -- Évaluation -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Elliott, Donald S
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| LC no. |
2006019911 |
| ISBN |
9780838999158 |
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0838999158 |
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0838998267 |
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9780838998267 |
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