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Benchmarking And Pondering Aserl Interlibrary Loan Operations, 2010 And 2013 (Executive Summary), David P. Atkins, Judy Greenwood, Pam King

David P Atkins

In 2010 and 2013, members of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) were surveyed to identify benchmarks and programs to support resource sharing. This study compared and contrasted the two surveys using mixed methods data analysis in assessing performance and identifying challenges and trends in interlibrary loan (ILL) operations.

Response rates varied: 2010 = 84%; 2013 = 74%. This report also uses ILL filled volume data collected annually by ASERL. This summary presents the following findings and implications: transaction volumes; staffing levels; campus document delivery; issues and challenges; and ILL organizational schemes. ASERL can use these issue areas as …

Aserl Interlibrary Loan Best Practices Survey, 2013, David P. Atkins, Judy Greenwood, Pam Whaley

David P Atkins

This is a library and information needs assessment survey of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries and ASERL's partner institutions. The results will assist ASERL in identifying programming and project areas to support resource sharing. This survey is an updated reprise of ASERL's 2010 ILL survey.

Aserl Spring 2011 Membership Meeting Update: Best Practices For Resource Sharing, David P. Atkins

David P Atkins

: A working group of ASERL librarians designed a survey to assess resource sharing issues and identify best practices. The results will assist ASERL in identifying programming and project areas to support resource sharing. The survey will also produce ILL and resource sharing benchmarks useful for future planning and assessment. The survey inquires into fundamental resource sharing outputs, networks, and technologies. To measure current best practices, the survey also incorporates Rethinking Resource Sharing "STARS" A Checklist Interlibrary Loan Assessment, devised by ALA/RUSA/STARS.

Preliminary Executive Summary: Aserl Interlibrary Loan Needs Assessment And Best Practices Survey, David P. Atkins, John Burger, William Gee, Judy Greenwood, Pam King, Kristine Shrauger, Shirley Thomas

David P Atkins

A working group of ASERL librarians designed a survey to assess resource sharing issues and identify best practices. The results will assist ASERL in identifying programming and project areas to support resource sharing. The survey will also produce ILL and resource sharing benchmarks useful for future planning and assessment. The survey inquires into fundamental resource sharing outputs, networks, and technologies. To measure current best practices, the survey also incorporates Rethinking Resource Sharing "STARS" A Checklist Interlibrary Loan Assessment, devised by ALA/RUSA/STARS.

Aserl Interlibrary Loan Needs Assessment And Best Practices Survey (2010), David P. Atkins, John Burger, William Gee, Judy Greenwood, Pam King, Kristine Shrauger, Shirley Thomas

David P Atkins

This is a library and information needs assessment survey of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries. The results will assist ASERL in identifying programming and project areas to support resource sharing. The results will also make the respondent library eligible for the award of ALA/RUSA/STARS Rethinking Resource Sharing “Star” status and recognition.