| Description |
1 online resource (x, 183 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The urgent need to tell the library story more effectively -- Outcomes : an approach that shows the value of libraries -- The "How Libraries and Librarians Help" outcome model : applying contextual approaches to outcome evaluation -- Step one, getting started : preparing to conduct an outcomes study -- Step two, collecting data for outcomes : approaches and tools -- Step three, analyzing outcomes data -- Step four, maximizing the results of your outcomes study -- Predicting outcomes : outcome measures as a planning tool / Rhea Joyce Rubin -- Ripples of impact : Washtenaw Literacy Program outcomes / Maria Serapiglia and Sarah Wooden -- Empowering youth : outcomes of public libraries' youth technology -- Strengthening community : outcomes of community information services -- Putting the pieces together : an outcome study of the Ypsilanti District Library's Senior Deposit Collection Program / Dana Walker and Jeanie Fisher |
| Summary |
The authors developed the "How Libraries and Librarians Help (HLLH) Outcome Model," field testing it in six libraries over two years. In this practical reference, they share their findings, step-by-step HLLH methods, and library success stories that bring the process to life with outcomes like, "Empowering Youth" and "Strengthening Community." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Libraries -- Evaluation
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Libraries -- United States -- Evaluation
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Public services (Libraries) -- Evaluation
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Public services (Libraries) -- United States -- Evaluation
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Public libraries -- United States -- Evaluation -- Case studies
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Libraries and community -- United States
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- Archives & Special Libraries.
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Libraries and community
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Libraries -- Evaluation
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Public libraries -- Evaluation
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Public services (Libraries) -- Evaluation
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Bibliotek -- utvärdering.
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Bibliotek -- utvärdering -- Förenta staterna.
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Folkbibliotek -- utvärdering -- Förenta staterna.
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Bibliotek och samhälle -- Förenta staterna.
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Fisher, Karen E., 1966-
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Hinton, Marian Bouch
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| LC no. |
2004022581 |
| ISBN |
0838998879 |
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9780838998878 |
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9780838908921 |
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0838908926 |
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0838998119 |
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9780838998113 |
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