Managing with data : using ACRLMetrics and PLAmetrics

Managing with data : using ACRLMetrics and PLAmetrics / Peter Hernon, Robert E. Dugan, and Joseph R. Matthews.

Author/creator	Hernon, Peter author.
Other author/creator	Dugan, Robert E., 1952- author.
Other author/creator	Matthews, Joseph R. author.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2015.
Description	xv, 216 pages : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm
Subject(s)	Library statistics. Library administration--Statistical methods. Libraries--Evaluation --Statistical methods. Library reports.

Contents	List of figures, tables, and text boxes -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- The context for libraries today and beyond -- Accountability -- Collections -- Services -- Staffing -- Benchmarking and benchmarking studies -- Best practices -- Moving towards outcomes assessment while embracing value -- Use -- Presenting the findings -- Managing with data (evidence) -- Appendix: answers to chapter exercises -- About the authors.
Abstract	Most library managers have not taken a statistics course. This text is designed to help remove anxiety as they view data in addressing the value of the library to its community. Data are linked to accountability, which affects financial return on investment and documents the library's role and value to society.-- (Source of description not identified)
Local note	Little-360923--305131067022U
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2014018643
ISBN	9780838912430 paper : pbk. : alk. paper
ISBN	0838912435 paper : pbk. : alk. paper

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	Z669.8 .H465 2015	✔ Available	Place Hold