the overhaul of collection evaluation
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The Overhaul of Collection Evaluation
Beth Avery & Karen HarkerUNT Libraries
WHO, WHAT, WHEN
• Who: UNT Collection Development Department with the Liaisons
• What: Expand Collection assessment beyond the bounds of accreditation reviews.
• When: From 2102 to now
WHY
• Old method was inadequate–Too simplistic–Not firmly connected with academic
goals–Limited in its context–Minimalistic
WHAT WAS MISSING?
• Trends• Comparisons• Details• Connections to requirements
HOW
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HOW
• Lit Review• Developed schedule• Selected most useful measures and methods• Evaluated peer comparison tools• Flow chart• Got buy-in
OUR PROCESS
• Request to subject liaison from department
• Meet with department • Gather lots of data • Make comparisons
THE REPORT
• Longitudinal trends • Peer comparisons • Lists of key resources • Details about Liaison & the Libraries • Strengths & Gaps
QUESTIONS??
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