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Main Authors: Van House, Nancy A., Childers, Thomas
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1990
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ413655
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Table of Contents:
  • Dimensions of Public Library Effectiveness II: Library Performance. Van House, Nancy A. Childers, Thomas Evaluation Methods Factor Analysis Interviews Library Research Library Services National Surveys Organizational Effectiveness Performance Factors Public Libraries Questionnaires Research Methodology Research Needs Tables (Data) User Satisfaction (Information) Describes the Public Library Effectiveness Study (PLES), which was designed to apply models and methods of organizational effectiveness research to public libraries. Indicators of public library effectiveness are described, factor analysis results are presented, implications for evaluating library performance are discussed, and further research is suggested. (22 references) (LRW)