Assessment and Accountability in Reference Work. Part I: Requirements and Methodologies.

Whitlatch, Jo Bell; Walsh, Anthony

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ERIC Number: EJ457949

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Publication Date: 1992

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Assessment and Accountability in Reference Work. Part I: Requirements and Methodologies.

Whitlatch, Jo Bell; Walsh, Anthony

Reference Librarian, v17 n38 p5-7,9-19,21-30 1992

Includes three articles: the first presents rules and regulations from the "Federal Register" that focus on educational effectiveness in postsecondary institutions; the second discusses the appropriateness of various research methodologies for assessment and accountability of reference services; and the third examines data collection techniques and their influence on libraries' missions. (25 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Accountability, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Federal Regulation, Instructional Effectiveness, Library Services, Postsecondary Education, Reference Services, Research Methodology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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