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The Overhaul of Collection Evaluation. Beth Avery & Karen Harker UNT Libraries . WHO, WHAT, WHEN. Who: UNT Collection Development Department with the Liaisons What: Expand Collection assessment beyond the bounds of accreditation reviews. When: From 2102 to now. WHY.
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The Overhaul of Collection Evaluation Beth Avery & Karen Harker UNT Libraries
WHO, WHAT, WHEN Who: UNT Collection Development Department with the Liaisons What: Expand Collection assessment beyond the bounds of accreditation reviews. When: From 2102 to now
WHY • Old method was inadequate • Too simplistic • Not firmly connected with academic goals • Limited in its context • Minimalistic
WHAT WAS MISSING? Trends Comparisons Details Connections to requirements
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HOW Lit Review Developed schedule Selected most useful measures and methods Evaluated peer comparison tools Flow chart Got buy-in
OUR PROCESS Request to subject liaison from department Meet with department Gather lots of data Make comparisons
THE REPORT Longitudinal trends Peer comparisons Lists of key resources Details about Liaison & the Libraries Strengths & Gaps