1. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Assessing Library Performance: New Measures, Methods, and Models 24 th IATUL Conference 2-5 June 2003 Ankara, Turkey Julia C. Blixrud, ARL Assistant Executive Director, External Relations

2. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Measures that Matter Input Output Outcome Impact Consistent with organizational mission, goals and objectives Integration with program review Balance customer, stakeholder, and employee interests and needs Establish accountability Collection and use of reliable and valid data

3. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Forces and Challenges Increasing demand for libraries to demonstrate outcomes/impacts in areas of importance to institution Increasing pressure to maximize use of resources through benchmarking resulting in: –Cost savings –Reallocation

4. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries ARL New Measures Projects Demonstration project for service effectiveness measures (LibQUAL+™) Project to define usage measures for electronic information resources (includes institutional outcomes) Identification of measures that demonstrate a library’s contribution to student learning outcomes Investigation of role libraries play in support of the research process Identification of cost-drivers and development of cost- benefit studies (ILL/DocDel)

5. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries User Surveys Obtain direct responses to a series of questions from the community surveyed Identify user issues, concerns and needs Measure library performance from the user perspective, including satisfaction Acquire quantifiable data that can be statistically analyzed and generalizeable for the larger population Improve or change services Increase library visibility and marketing Contribute to broader institutional assessment/accreditation

6. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries LibQUAL+™ Project Goals Establishment of a library service quality assessment program at ARL Development of web-based tools for assessing library service quality Development of mechanisms and protocols for evaluating libraries Identification of best practices in providing library service

7. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Survey Instrument 3 scales:  Minimum  Desired  Perceived

8. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Dimensions of Library Service Quality

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11. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Percentages of Acquisitions Dollars Devoted to Electronic Resources

12. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries ARL E-Metrics Project Three phases: –Initial Phase (May-October 2000): What do we know? Inventory of current practices at ARL libraries as to statistics, measures, processes, and activities that pertain to networked resources and services. –Second Phase (November 2000-June 2001): What can we collect? Identified and field tested an initial draft set of statistics and measures –Final phase (July 2001-December 2001): What difference does this make? Build linkages to: educational outcomes/impact, research, technical infrastructure

13. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Recommended Statistics & Measures Patron Accessible Electronic Resources (R1-3) Use of Networked Resources & Services (U1-5) Expenditures for Networked Resources & Related Infrastructure (C1-3) Library Digitization Activities (D1-3) Performance Measures (P1-3)

14. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Characteristics of Each Recommended Measure Definition Rationale Unit of Measure Data source Frequency Process Related Issues

15. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Focus on Electronic Resources Project COUNTER ICOLC Measuring Impact (Franklin/Plum)

16. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Cost-Effectiveness ILL/DD study Technical Services Cost Study Activity Based Costing Balanced Scorecard Baldrige Quality Award

17. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Outcomes Institutional Learning Research

18. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Learning Outcomes Develop strategy to involve library in campus assessment activities to demonstrate the value of the library to the learning community –Move from content view (books, subject knowledge) to competency view (what students are able to do) –Understand learning outcomes of academic degree programs –Develop curriculum segments through which the library achieves outcomes Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education approved by the Association of College and Research Libraries in January 2000

19. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills Base Based on outcomes as defined by ACRL information literacy competency standards d on ACRL standards Contains items not specific to a particular institution or library Is easily administered Has been proven valid and reliable Assesses at institutional level Provides for both external and internal benchmarking

20. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Research Outcomes (Surrogates) R&D expenditures PhDs awarded/year Post-doctoral appointments Research awards per year Academy memberships Faculty quality rankings

21. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries New Measure Challenges Resources (i.e., time and money) Buy-in (commitment to a culture of assessment Access to individuals to evaluate Expertise to conduct evaluation Project management experience Appropriate benchmarks Conceptual clarity Measurement & design requirements Instrument validity and reliability

22. www.arl.orgAssociation of Research Libraries Julia C. Blixrud Assistant Executive Director, External Relations Association of Research Libraries 21 Dupont Circle, Ste 800 Washington, DC 20036 jblix@arl.org 202-296-2296 ext. 133 202-872-0884 (fax) 202-251-4678 (cell)