Necessity and importance of library evaluation

  • Isabel Madrid Universidad de Buenos Áires, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i6.985
Keywords: Library evaluation

Abstract

The concept of library evaluation and the context in which it becomes topical are exposed, as well as some basic definitions, the main areas and activities to be evaluated, criteria and factors for selecting indicators, the steps in evaluation process, and the applicable international standards. Some proposals to drive library evaluation are submitted.

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Published
2004-06-01
How to Cite
Madrid, I. (2004). Necessity and importance of library evaluation. Información, Cultura Y Sociedad, (6), 103-113. https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i6.985
Issue
No 6 (2002)
Section
Professional interest

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