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The Process and Value of Self-Study in a Medium-Sized University Library

Year: 1992
Type: article
Abstract: This paper reports the steps taken to implement, personalize, develop, use, and evaluate a self-study process which follows a set of academic library standards suggested by Antoinette M. Kania.Included are organization and meeting strategies to determine and implement performance measures, qualitative and quantitative measures of the process, and specific recommendations.Ongoing results include improved communication, more effective strategic planning, the establishment of meaningful policies and procedures, and better use of library assets and services, all of which benefit the library employees as well as the patrons and university.
Authors: William L. Beck, Marsha L. Nolf
Language: English
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2114600344
FWCI: 4.215
Cites: 3
Cited by: 2
Related to: 10