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Main Author: Ruth, Lester R.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1981
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED213471
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contents A Model for Evaluating Learning Resources. Ruth, Lester R. College Libraries Community Colleges Educational Media Evaluation Methods Learning Resources Centers Library Collections Library Expenditures Library Research Library Services Library Surveys Student Attitudes Teacher Attitudes Two Year Colleges Use Studies In 1977-78 and again in 1980-81, extensive evaluations of learning resource services at Lake-Sumter Community College (LSCC) were conducted to determine: (1) the extent to which the Learning Resource Center (LRC) contributes to the stated purpose of the college; (2) the extent to which it meets its own objectives; (3) the extent to which the LRC provides benefits beyond its stated objectives; (4) the effectiveness of various LRC activities; and (5) the adequacy of resources allocated to the LRC. The study involved student and faculty surveys, which asked respondents to rate various aspects of the LRC and to provide usage data, and the collection of statistical data on subject-area collections, growth by collection, circulation by subject area, attendance, use by community members, users of library services, LRC expenditures, and LRC physical facilities. Responses from 43 faculty members (47% of those surveyed) and 208 students revealed that the ratings of the LRC services were generally good, with the ratings of LSCC personnel higher for the library than for the media center. Of the responding students, 57% used the library more than twice a week; 68% used the media center less than once a week. The study report explains methodology and limitations, summarizes findings, and presents recommendations for future use studies. Extensive appendices include survey results and instruments and data on the LRC's collections, use, facilities, and services. (KL)
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spellingShingle A Model for Evaluating Learning Resources.
Ruth, Lester R.
College Libraries
Community Colleges
Educational Media
Evaluation Methods
Learning Resources Centers
Library Collections
Library Expenditures
Library Research
Library Services
Library Surveys
Student Attitudes
Teacher Attitudes
Two Year Colleges
Use Studies
A Model for Evaluating Learning Resources. Ruth, Lester R. College Libraries Community Colleges Educational Media Evaluation Methods Learning Resources Centers Library Collections Library Expenditures Library Research Library Services Library Surveys Student Attitudes Teacher Attitudes Two Year Colleges Use Studies In 1977-78 and again in 1980-81, extensive evaluations of learning resource services at Lake-Sumter Community College (LSCC) were conducted to determine: (1) the extent to which the Learning Resource Center (LRC) contributes to the stated purpose of the college; (2) the extent to which it meets its own objectives; (3) the extent to which the LRC provides benefits beyond its stated objectives; (4) the effectiveness of various LRC activities; and (5) the adequacy of resources allocated to the LRC. The study involved student and faculty surveys, which asked respondents to rate various aspects of the LRC and to provide usage data, and the collection of statistical data on subject-area collections, growth by collection, circulation by subject area, attendance, use by community members, users of library services, LRC expenditures, and LRC physical facilities. Responses from 43 faculty members (47% of those surveyed) and 208 students revealed that the ratings of the LRC services were generally good, with the ratings of LSCC personnel higher for the library than for the media center. Of the responding students, 57% used the library more than twice a week; 68% used the media center less than once a week. The study report explains methodology and limitations, summarizes findings, and presents recommendations for future use studies. Extensive appendices include survey results and instruments and data on the LRC's collections, use, facilities, and services. (KL)
title A Model for Evaluating Learning Resources.
topic College Libraries
Community Colleges
Educational Media
Evaluation Methods
Learning Resources Centers
Library Collections
Library Expenditures
Library Research
Library Services
Library Surveys
Student Attitudes
Teacher Attitudes
Two Year Colleges
Use Studies
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED213471