Library Analytics and Metrics

Library Analytics and Metrics
Author :
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Total Pages : 209
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781856049658
ISBN-13 : 1856049655
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Library Analytics and Metrics by : Ben Showers

Download or read book Library Analytics and Metrics written by Ben Showers and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will inform and inspire librarians, archivists, curators and technologists to make better use of data to help inform decision-making, the development of new services and the improvement of the user experience. With the wealth of data available to library and cultural heritage institutions, analytics are the key to understanding their users and improving the systems and services they offer. Using case studies to provide real-life examples of current developments and services, and packed full of practical advice and guidance for libraries looking to realize the value of their data, this will be an essential guide for librarians and information professionals. Library Analytics and Metrics brings together a group of internationally recognized experts to explore some of the key issues in the exploitation of data analytics and metrics in the library and cultural heritage sectors, including: The role of data in helping inform collections management and strategy Approaches to collecting, analyzing and utilizing data Using analytics to develop new services and improve the user experience Using ethnographic methodologies to better understand user behaviours The opportunities of library data as ‘big data’ The role of ‘small data’ in delivering meaningful interventions for users Practical advice on managing the risks and ethics of data analytics How analytics can help uncover new types of impact and value for institutions and organizations. Readership: This book will be an invaluable resource for librarians and library directors interested in developing a data-driven approach to their service provision and decision making; students on library and information science courses; and managers and practitioners in other cultural heritage sectors such as museums, archives and galleries.


Library Analytics and Metrics Related Books

Library Analytics and Metrics
Language: en
Pages: 209
Authors: Ben Showers
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-04-30 - Publisher: Facet Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book will inform and inspire librarians, archivists, curators and technologists to make better use of data to help inform decision-making, the development
Academic Library Statistics
Language: en
Pages: 22
Authors: Association of Research Libraries
Categories: Academic libraries
Type: BOOK - Published: 1964 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Meaningful Metrics
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Robin Chin Roemer
Categories: Bibliographical citations
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Research libraries have engaged in publishing activities in the past, but recently there has been intense growth in the number of library publishing services su
Measuring Library Performance
Language: en
Pages: 267
Authors: Peter Brophy
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2006 - Publisher: Facet Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Measuring the performance of a library's services is one of the most crucial parts of providing a good service. This important book is the first to provide an a
Web Metrics for Library and Information Professionals
Language: en
Pages: 209
Authors: David Stuart
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-01-02 - Publisher: Facet Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A practical guide to using web metrics to measure impact and demonstrate value. The web provides an opportunity to collect a host of different metrics, from tho