Does Evaluation Improve Performance? – A Case Study of Japanese Public Libraries –

Authors

  • Kanako Shimoyama Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies, University of Tsukuba
  • Minako Nishiura Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies, University of Tsukuba
  • Hajime Naka Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies, University of Tsukuba
  • Keita Tsuji Faculty of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba
  • Hiroshi Itsumura Faculty of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba

Keywords:

Library management, library administration, performance measurement, public libraries, self-evaluation, program evaluation, meta-evaluation, evaluation studies

Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness evaluation program in public libraries by conducting empirical analysis of selected Japanese public libraries.

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Published

2017-05-18

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2013): September 2013 Issue

Section

Articles