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Measuring Your Library's Value

Measuring Your Library's Value

Measuring Your Library's Value


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Summary

With tax-funded organizations under microscopic scrutiny, library directors need to make a strong public case for the value their library provides. This title provides librarians with the tools to conduct a credible Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA). Based on research funded by IMLS and PLA, it covers the economic basics.

Measuring Your Library's Value Summary

With tax-funded organizations under microscopic scrutiny, library directors need to make a strong public case for the value their library provides. Measuring Your Library's Value, designed to serve large to medium-sized public libraries, gives librarians the tools to conduct a defensible and credible Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA). Based on research funded by IMLS and PLA, this hands-on reference covers the economic basics with librarian-friendly terms and examples, preparing library leaders to collaborate with economist-consultants. Library directors and trustees will learn how to credibly measure the dollars and cents value your community receives from library services and access proven examples for communicating what different community stakeholders need to hear.

About

Donald S. Elliott, Ph.D., is professor and graduate program director in the Department of Economics and Finance at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where he makes economic concepts understandable and entertaining. Glen E. Holt, Ph.D., editor of Public Libraries Quarterly, is a pioneer in providing statistically quantifiable benefits of library services. Sterling W. Hayden, Ph.D., is vice president for fund development and evaluation at the Area Resources for Community and Health Services (ARCH) is St. Louis. Leslie Edmonds Holt, Ph.D., currently a consultant, directed Youth Services at the St. Louis Public Library as the methodology was developed. The book grew out of her research on middle school patrons.

Additional information

NPB9780838909232
9780838909232
083890923X
Measuring Your Library's Value: How to Do a Cost-benefit Analysis for Your Public Library by
New
Paperback
American Library Association
2006-12-30
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