Library Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2015
Abstract
While traditionally libraries are very good at counting (books, patrons, reference questions, etc.), the question of value can no longer be answered by quantifying things and activities. In fact, it is challenging to try to assess and assign value to the services and resources provided by libraries. Increasingly libraries are asked to communicate their value to their stakeholders more effectively by providing evidence of outcomes related to user experience and institutional mission and goals. Several library associations have recently published reports delineating the value of libraries to the constituents.
Relational Format
journal article
Recommended Citation
Leslie Engelson and Christina Torbert (2015) Hidden Treasure: Connecting Your Value with the Needs of the Institution, Summary of Proceedings: Sixty-Ninth Annual Conference of the American Theological Library Association, 168-171
Presentation slides
Comments
Additional file: slides from presentation at the 2015 ATLA Conference