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Η ιστοσελίδα Mines for Libraries της ARL για τη μέτρηση του αντίκτυπου των ηλεκτρονικών υπηρεσιών των βιβλιοθηκών μέσω online ερευνών.

Abstract : With a growing interest in evaluating the effectiveness of libraries, it is increasingly important that libraries find efficient ways to evaluate the collection development and acquisitions process. This requires a dual approach to explore both what was collected and actually used and also what was not collected which should have been.

Abstract : This article reviews numerous library valuation studies, with emphasis on how libraries have used them to demonstrate their value in their communities. The studies include cost benefit analysis, economic impact and social returns on investment. An executive summary that includes key findings and recommendations makes this document an easy place to obtain an introduction to library valuation studies.

Abstract : Information users face increasing amounts of digital content, some of which is held in digital library collections. Academic librarians have the dual challenge of organizing online library content and instructing users in how to find, evaluate, and use digital information. Information architecture supports evolving library services by bringing best practice principles to digital collection development. Information architects organize content with a user-centered, customer oriented approach that benefits library users in resource discovery.