Download or read book Evaluating Electronic Resource Programmes and Provision written by Diana Rosenberg and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Framework For Evaluating Electronic Resources written by Dan Coughlin and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: University libraries can provide access to tens of thousands of journals and spend millions of dollars annually on electronic resources. With several commercial entities providing these electronic resources, the result can be silo systems, processes, and measures to manage the access and to evaluate cost and usage of these resources, making it extremely difficult to provide meaningful analytics for a holistic evaluation. Librarians responsible for collection management spend much of their time manually aggregating data from various sources and have little time to invest in the analysis, which is crucial for effective collection management.Our research leverages a web-analytics approach for three objectives 1) the creation of a process to evaluate university electronic resources, 2) the creation of a linear regression model to predict usage among these journals, and 3) the development of a system for evaluation of electronic resources at a large research library. This web-analytics foundation will enable understanding the value that specific journals provide university libraries. The first objective is implemented by comparing the impact to the cost, titles, and usage for the set of journals and by assessing the funding area (e.g., social sciences, arts & humanities, physical & mathematical sciences, etc.). Overall, the results highlight the benefit of a web-analytics evaluation framework for university libraries and the impact of classifying titles based on the funding area. By removing the outliers and maintaining the variance in usage and cost among the funding areas, this analysis illustrates the importance for evaluating journals by funding area. In the second objective we categorize metrics into two classes, global (e.g., journal impact factor, Eigenfactor, etc.) that are journal focused and local (e.g., local downloads, local citation rate, etc.) that are institution dependent. Using 275 journals for our training set, our analysis shows that a combination of global and local metrics creates the strongest model for predicting full-text downloads. These results demonstrate the value in creating local metrics for the evaluation of library content collections in order to better inform purchasing decisions versus relying solely on global metrics. In the third objective, we create a conceptual model, implement this model (i.e., the system), and validate this implementation using real-world data. The resulting implementation provides a more sophisticated model of evaluation with a simpler model of implementation than currently employed by many large research libraries. This model and system architecture is proven to scale for evaluation of electronic resources at a large research library. The system aggregates several data sources providing an authoritative repository of information to evaluate journals based on local metrics (i.e. how often an institution cites a journal, how much an institution pays for a journal, how often a particular journals is downloaded, etc.) and global metrics such as Impact Factor or Eigenfactor. The combination of these objectives creates a framework for evaluating electronic resources at scale for a large research library. This framework provides practical methods to classify and evaluate journals, predict usage, and create automated processes and systems to aid in this work. This work adds to the research around collection management and continual improvement within a key component of a research library's mission to provide access to relevant scholarly materials.

Download or read book Selection and Evaluation of Electronic Resources written by Gail K. Dickinson and published by Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1994 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide presents information on the selection and evaluation of electronic resources for libraries. Points covered include the criteria for selection, the impact of electronic resources on the total library programme and questions to ask the vendor before purchase. It also lists the basic features that all electronic resources should have, along with a glossary of terms used in a discussion of electronic resources. Beginning with an overview of the electronic resources available for libraries, this work goes into detail of each particular type of resource. Chapters on the hardware requirements for resources, CD-ROM networking and future developments in the field are also included.

Download or read book Techniques for Electronic Resource Management written by Jill Emery and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether a single team manages electronic resources or responsibility is spread across your library, this book will be your go-to ERM reference.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Management written by Alana Verminski and published by American Library Association. This book was released on with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recipient of the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Outstanding Publication Award Whether it's networking with vendor reps or poring over data, the continually evolving field of electronic resources management (ERM) is always throwing something new your way. Alana Verminski and Kelly Marie Blanchat were once new on the job themselves, crossing over from research instruction and the vendor side of scholarly publishing. They share what they've learned along the way in this hands-on guide. Cutting through the complexity of a role that's changing rapidly, inside you'll find to-the-point advice on methods and tools that will help you stay on top of things, including coverage of such key topics as the full range of purchasing options, from Big Deals to unbundling to pay per view;conversation starters that will help build productive relationships with vendor reps;questions to ask vendors about accessibility;common clauses of licensing agreements and what they mean;understanding the four types of authentication;using a triage approach to troubleshooting hitches in accessing articles;conducting an overlap analysis to evaluate new content;the basic principles of usage statistics, and four ways to use COUNTER reports when evaluating renewals;tips for activating targets in your knowledge base;five steps to developing an effective marketing plan; andhow to master the lingo, with clear explanations of jargon, important terms, and acronyms. This guide to ERM fundamentals will prove invaluable, both as a primer for those preparing to enter the field as well as a ready reference for current practitioners.

Download or read book Guide to Electronic Resource Management written by Sheri V. T. Ross and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This primer offers a thorough introduction to electronic resource management for librarians with little or no knowledge of these specialized materials. Libraries today face rising costs, contract issues, changing formats, and technical complexities when it comes to electronic resources. This instructional guidebook will prepare you for managing every aspect of your virtual "stacks." From evaluating resources, to negotiating and licensing, to staff training and mastering authentication software, you'll learn everything you'll need to know to fund, procure, and organize your digital collection. The work offers step-by-step guidance for overseeing collection development of electronic resources with a special focus on activities revolving around the life cycle of the materials, such as identifying and evaluating appropriate resources; managing the knowledge base, link resolver, discovery layer, and administrative accounts for each resource; and gathering and analyzing usage statistics and other assessment data. Content includes a chapter on communicating with authors, funding sources, publishers, and libraries regarding digital rights and access to texts. The book concludes with a look at the future directions of electronic resource management.

Download or read book Evaluating Reference Services written by Jo Bell Whitlatch and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this handy new guidebook, reference luminary Jo Bell Whitlatch outlines practical methods for evaluating and delivering excellent reference service to the technology-savvy library user of today.

Download or read book Electronic Resources Librarianship written by Holly Talbott and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electronic Resources Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians will help new e-resources librarians to hit the ground running. Simultaneously a step-by-step guide and comprehensive toolkit, the book walks readers through their first few days on the job, giving them the practical skills to immediately begin engaging with vendors, diagnosing access issues, tracking usage, and making well-informed retention decisions. Further, it sets readers up for long-term success by talking about project planning and goal setting in an environment of continuous change, as well as advice on how to pass on their newly acquired e-resource knowledge to others. This easy-to-read guide addresses several ever-present issues for both new and established e-resource librarians: the need for concrete tools to implement in their day-to-day tasks, the need to gain goal setting and project management skills to thrive and not just survive, and the need to overcome feelings of anxiety and isolation. Acting as a ready reference, Electronic Resources Librarianship will help steer librarians through the intricacies of the daily e-resource grind while giving them the tools and the confidence to handle even the most complex challenges. Special Features include: Extensive technology toolkit Sample worksheets, email scripts, and checklists Real-world troubleshooting problems and solutions Practical strategies for organizing and prioritizing work Comprehensive list of support groups, so readers are never at a dead end

Download or read book Electronic Resource Management in Libraries Research and Practice written by Yu, Holly and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pronounced move from print subscriptions to electronic resources in all types of libraries has fundamentally impacted the library and its users. With the influx of resources such as e-journals; e-books; index, abstract, and/or full-text databases; aggregated databases; and others, the shift to electronic resources is rapidly changing library operational and organizational procedures. Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Research and Practice provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, methods, theories, and challenges connected with the provision of electronic resources in libraries, with emphasis on strategic planning, operational guidelines, and practices. This book primarily focuses on management practices of the life-cycle of commercially acquired electronic resources from selection and ordering to cataloging, Web presentation, user support, usage evaluation, and more.

Download or read book A Practical Approach to Library Collection Development written by Sam E. Ifidon and published by EDO State University. This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Value of Academic Libraries written by Megan J. Oakleaf and published by Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr. This book was released on 2010 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) leaders and the academic community with a clear view of the current state of the literature on value of libraries within an institutional context, suggestions for immediate "Next Steps" in the demonstration of academic library value, and a "Research Agenda" for articulating academic library value. Its focus is to help librarians understand, based on professional literature, the current answer to the question, "How does the library advance the missions of the institution?" This report is also of interest to higher educational professionals external to libraries, including senior leaders, administrators, faculty, and student affairs professionals.

Download or read book Evaluating Electronic Resources written by Diana Dixon and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evaluating Online Teaching written by Thomas J. Tobin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-05-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a more effective system for evaluating online faculty Evaluating Online Teaching is the first comprehensive book to outline strategies for effectively measuring the quality of online teaching, providing the tools and guidance that faculty members and administrators need. The authors address challenges that colleges and universities face in creating effective online teacher evaluations, including organizational structure, institutional governance, faculty and administrator attitudes, and possible budget constraints. Through the integration of case studies and theory, the text provides practical solutions geared to address challenges and foster effective, efficient evaluations of online teaching. Readers gain access to rubrics, forms, and worksheets that they can customize to fit the needs of their unique institutions. Evaluation methods designed for face-to-face classrooms, from student surveys to administrative observations, are often applied to the online teaching environment, leaving reviewers and instructors with an ill-fitted and incomplete analysis. Evaluating Online Teaching shows how strategies for evaluating online teaching differ from those used in traditional classrooms and vary as a function of the nature, purpose, and focus of the evaluation. This book guides faculty members and administrators in crafting an evaluation process specifically suited to online teaching and learning, for more accurate feedback and better results. Readers will: Learn how to evaluate online teaching performance Examine best practices for student ratings of online teaching Discover methods and tools for gathering informal feedback Understand the online teaching evaluation life cycle The book concludes with an examination of strategies for fostering change across campus, as well as structures for creating a climate of assessment that includes online teaching as a component. Evaluating Online Teaching helps institutions rethink the evaluation process for online teaching, with the end goal of improving teaching and learning, student success, and institutional results.

Download or read book Understanding and Evaluating Research written by Sue L. T. McGregor and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and Evaluating Research: A Critical Guide shows students how to be critical consumers of research and to appreciate the power of methodology as it shapes the research question, the use of theory in the study, the methods used, and how the outcomes are reported. The book starts with what it means to be a critical and uncritical reader of research, followed by a detailed chapter on methodology, and then proceeds to a discussion of each component of a research article as it is informed by the methodology. The book encourages readers to select an article from their discipline, learning along the way how to assess each component of the article and come to a judgment of its rigor or quality as a scholarly report.

Download or read book E metrics for Library and Information Professionals written by Andrew Carl White and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of this book show how to utilize e-metrics to measure library performance and value in the digital age. Learn how to effectively use the electronic data captured from various network activities to manage library collections, budgets, and services.

Download or read book Digital Resources and Librarians written by Patricia O'Brien Libutti and published by Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr. This book was released on 2004 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Licensing Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries written by Corey S. Halaychik and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Licensing Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: A Practical Handbook provides librarians charged with reviewing, negotiating, and processing licenses with fundamental information that will ensure they not only understand the contents of a license, but are also able to successfully complete the licensing life cycle from start to finish. The contents of the monograph includes basic concepts, real word examples, and tips for negotiation. Ideal resource for both new and practicing librarians who are responsible for licensing information resources Written from both a librarian’s and procurement officer’s point-of-view Includes examples directly related to libraries Provides a step-by-step explanation of contract language and suggestions on how to best negotiate impasses and negotiation tips