Getting Beyond Statistics to Value : The Untold Story of Canadian Libraries

Schrader, Alvin (2006) Getting Beyond Statistics to Value : The Untold Story of Canadian Libraries. Delivered at British Columbia Library Association Conference 2006 : Sharing a Vision : The Power of Collaboration, Burnaby, British Columbia (Canada). Presentation.

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Abstract

The meanings and limitations of quantitative information are explored using the latest available nation-wide survey
data. The work of articulating library value remains an urgent priority for Canadian librarians in all sectors, and the continuing role of the National Core Library Statistics Program is addressed.

Keywords:	library statistics, value
Subjects:	B. Information use and sociology of information. > BA. Use and impact of information. A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information. C. Users, literacy and reading. > CZ. None of these, but in this section.
ID Code:	6382
Deposited By:	Canadian Staff, E-LIS
Deposited On:	06 June 2006
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