A holistic model for the analysis of the functioning of libraries at higher education facilities: the assessment of functionality, users satisfaction measurement, assessing the impact and value Cover Image

Holistyczny model analizy funkcjonowania bibliotek szkół wyższych: ocena funkcjonalności, pomiar satysfakcji użytkowników, ocena wpływu i wartości
A holistic model for the analysis of the functioning of libraries at higher education facilities: the assessment of functionality, users satisfaction measurement, assessing the impact and value

Author(s): Edyta Strzelczyk
Subject(s): Other, Higher Education , Methodology and research technology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: Performance Analysis for Polish Research Libraries;academic libraries;performance measurement;“User satisfaction” indicator;library user research;assessing the impact and value of libraries

Summary/Abstract: Traditional models of library quality and functionality assessment are mainly based on the use of statistical data and indicators. The need to expand these patterns started to be noticed, taking into account both the recipients of the services, as well as the environment in which the libraries function. The comprehensive analysis of libraries should cover all areas and components of their functioning. The aim of the article is to present a model that is constructed within the framework of the project Performance Analysis for Polish Research Libraries. The model includes: the assessment of functionality by the means of using statistical data and indicators, opinions and evaluations obtained in user satisfaction surveys, as well as the impact and value assessment. Libraries at higher education facilities have been using functionality indicators since 2001, since 2011 work has been carried out concerned with the addition of an indicator (introduced to the forms in 2017), the study of the impact and value of libraries is a new issue. Knowledge on this subject can be derived from international recommendations (ISO 16439) and projects implemented in other countries.

  • Issue Year: 29/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 13-29
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish