Case Study Research | A Program Evaluation Guide for Librarians

Ravonne Green

ISBN 10: 159158860X / ISBN 13: 9781591588603

Published by Libraries Unlimited, 2011

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Case Study Research | A Program Evaluation Guide for Librarians | Ravonne Green | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2011 | Libraries Unlimited | EAN 9781591588603 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Case Study Research | A Program Evaluation Guide for Librarians
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159158860X
• ISBN 13: 9781591588603
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 178H x 8D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 178 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 257 grams
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Synopsis

This enlightening book presents a hypothetical evaluation case study to explore and propose tools for effective library program assessment.

Although outcome assessment is almost universally expected by accreditation committees, it is difficult for librarians to determine the methods that should be employed for completing such assessments. Case Study Research: A Program Evaluation Guide for Librarians provides guidance for developing an effective program-assessment method using a case-study approach.

Built around a hypothetical case and complete with vignettes and examples, the guide explains everything from evaluating a case-study proposal to bounding the case, analyzing the context, planning questions and criteria, and identifying design and data collection methods. It discusses how to establish and maintain appropriate political, ethical, and interpersonal relationships; how to collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data; and finally, how to evaluate and report the case study. In addition, the book guides the reader through the process of using case-study matrices and selecting appropriate qualitative software.

About the Author

Ravonne A. Green is an independent assistive technology consultant in the library and information science program at Valdosta State University.