1. Tests and Measures in the Social Sciences: Tests available in compilation volumes (T&M). A Librarian P.O.V. Helen Hough, B.A., B.S., M.L.S. University of Texas at Arlington

2. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington Some test directories include a copy of some instruments. Usually topical volumes Assessing alcohol problems Handbook of marketing scales Source book of geriatric assessment Handbook of Tests and Measurement in Education and so on May have use, validity, reliability, contact info. Often in many libraries. What Are Compilation Directories?

3. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington Senario Reference Desk statement: “My professor said I MUST have a copy of this assessment tool in my paper.” Assumption: User performed appropriate lit search & knows title & author of assessment tool. No test bank Many finding resources: indexes & journal databases print directories (may include copy) Mental Measurements Yearbook (publisher) But these do not necessarily contain tool.

4. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington Problems USER: Misinformation, Lack understanding of copyright or publishing, Anxiety, Time constraints Library Staff: Each question = ~2 hours to confirm +, -, ? Student frustration & staff melancholy Appreciation of effort Time for answer -->

5. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington Responses 1. Create list of directories, including those with full text instruments, “compilation volumes” 2. Annotated list with Directory, Tests Frustration: User choosing volume by title rather than content. Ex: depression tool, subjects = youth; avoiding gerontological works.

6. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington T & M UT Arlington library has dozens of compilation directories & acquiring more. Currently 107 print resources identified, containing ~10,000 instruments. RESPONSE: Create a list!!!! (start small) Examine text, record: instrument author & title, text’s author, title, pgs.

7. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington T & M Development Print list by instrument title, author (DE access) Web based list (unwieldy, IRB) Javascript database (enduser load time) Access database (author loss of control) Back to Web based list (600+ pages) Web Access Enhancements Keyword lists (title words, authors, no analysis) Google non-profit organization SiteSearch CSA RefWorks RefShare

8. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington T & M Keyword Lists (author, title only) User convenience  600+ pages  Updating Simple, based on print version

9. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington T & M SiteSearch (part of UT Arlington) Enter keyword(s) & control phrase, Click through to info Features: Worldwide access Familiar engine Author control  User convenience 600+ pages, Updating

10. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington T & M RefShare (UT Arlington Subscription) ? User convenience 600+ pages, updating Neat Feature: FIND IN A LIBRARY NEAR YOU (Open WorldCat pilot URL) Features: User output, Off-site server Author control, “Easy” annotation,

11. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington Just One More Resource 100+ print volumes, several Web sites ~ 20,000 records (instrument titles may duplicate) Supplemental aid; 1 of many possibilities. Originally unique (other databases now including this type of information). Monographic content; not articles. Interdisciplinary. Assumption: seeking known instrument. Assumption: willing/able to use as pointer to print.

12. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington Project aspects Not recommended to use as instrument finding aid by “subject.” Data gathered from various parts of text(s). Years in development; recommendations welcome. Contents institutionally copyrighted. Reaches non-affiliates, world-wide; document delivery Users want full text tool, not page numbers; minimal copyright concerns. Instrument use ethics, instruction.

13. June 12, 2006Univ Texas, Arlington Tests & Measures in the Social Sciences Useful, fast “Can We See It Now?” tool Database URL: http://libraries.uta.edu/helen/test&meas/testmainframe.htm http://libraries.uta.edu/helen/test&meas/testmainframe.htm PowerPoint: http://libraries.uta.edu/helen/T&M.ppthttp://libraries.uta.edu/helen/T&M.ppt Email, Helen Hough: Hough@uta.eduHough@uta.edu Bookmark