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Based on personal experience with nearly a dozen different library assessment projects, Baird has pulled together the salient points that librarians should bear in mind when planning to assess their collections. Following a brief discussion of why assessment is important, he covers such basics as how to gather information, interpret it, and use it to further the mission of the library. Liberally sprinkled with examples from the projects he has worked on, Baird's guide will help both new and experienced librarians conceptualize the assessment strategy that best fits the mission of their collection.

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Brian J. Baird is Preservation Librarian, University of Kansas Libraries, and the author of Preservation Strategies for Public Libraries (2002).

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The publication of this book is timely because many libraries face strategic decisions about issues such as on-site versus remote storage of print collections, space reallocation within central buildings, and preservation program planning. Baird's extensive experience in preservation and collection development makes the book credible. His style is conversational, and he emphasizes practical applications from his own library and consulting experience. He includes references with each chapter and an index at the end of the book. The primary value of this book is Baird's presentation of collection development and preservation factors. Bibliographers, liaisons and even library administrators will find the information clear and helpful. The small size of the book makes it easy to read and locate information, like a handbook....the book is a good introduction to the topic and is recommended for librarians involved in collection management and preservation. * Technicalities *
Recommended for collection management librarians or consultants as well as academic libraries that support a preservation or conservation curriculum. * Booklist, 2/1/2005 *
...Baird explains how and why to use statistical sampling to evaluate collections. He addresses how to gather information, interpret it, and use it to further the library's mission. * American Libraries *
Assessment is a hot topic in libraries but staff do not always know the what and how of evaluation. After introducing the purpose of assessment, Baird, director of preservation services at a bindery in North Manchester, IN, offers guidance on improving collections based on the Balanced Scorecard approach that balances technical and user measures. Using preservation as a case study for other assessment activities, he covers the process from designing an assessment survey to analyzing the data for planning. * Reference and Research Book News *



Book Information
ISBN 9780810850385
Author Brian J. Baird
Format Paperback
Page Count 116
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 172g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 177mm * 9mm

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