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Update To The Nces Ipeds Academic Libraries Component, Robert Dugan, Teresa Fishel, Mark Mccallon
Update To The Nces Ipeds Academic Libraries Component, Robert Dugan, Teresa Fishel, Mark Mccallon
Teresa A. Fishel
This presentation was an update on the changes being proposed for the next iteration of the IPEDS academic library survey component. In addition, suggested changes for the annual survey conducted by ACRL to be implemented for the 2014-15 survey were presented. A discussion with members of the audience focused on issues they faced in completing the annual surveys.
Using The Read Scale: Capturing Qualitative Statistics For Meaningful Reference Assessment, Kevin Mcdonough, Bella Karr Gerlich, G. Lynn Berard
Using The Read Scale: Capturing Qualitative Statistics For Meaningful Reference Assessment, Kevin Mcdonough, Bella Karr Gerlich, G. Lynn Berard
Kevin McDonough
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Informed Desk Staffing With Quantified Reference Statistics: Using Electronic Data Collection To Re-Envision Reference Services At The Usf Tampa Libraries, Lily Todorinova, Andy Huse, Barbara Lewis, Matt Torrence
Informed Desk Staffing With Quantified Reference Statistics: Using Electronic Data Collection To Re-Envision Reference Services At The Usf Tampa Libraries, Lily Todorinova, Andy Huse, Barbara Lewis, Matt Torrence
Matt Torrence
Andy Huse, Barbara Lewis, Lily Todorinova, and Matt Torrence participated in a panel presentation for RUSA MARS Hot Topics. Their presentation titled "Informed Desk Staffing Through Quantified Reference Statistics” discussed the data collection, data analysis, and decision-making aspects of the Re-envisioning Reference project at the USF Libraries. This project examined the implementation and effectiveness of online data collection tools and the use of their data to inform managerial decisions as to scheduling of desk hours and staffing levels. Interviews with key library administrators were conducted in order to provide an historical perspective as to weaknesses of past data collection and …
Advice From The Trenches: Post Purchase Evaluation, Annie Smith, Regina Koury, Cheryl Sebold, Jenny Semenza
Advice From The Trenches: Post Purchase Evaluation, Annie Smith, Regina Koury, Cheryl Sebold, Jenny Semenza
Annie Smith
Presented as part of a larger presentation about evaluating and purchasing databases and negotiating database licenses, this section focused on post purchase evaluation of databases. Databases are constantly changing their content and their features and these need to be monitored. In addition, this presentation covers how to collect and analyze usage statistics.