Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
- P-ISSN1225-598X
- E-ISSN2982-6292
A Study on the Impact of an Academic Library on its Users
Abstract
University library evaluations have previously put emphasis on how many collections a library has, what kinds of services it offers, and how satisfied its users are with the services. But these evaluations are not enough to show how much impact university libraries have on their stakeholders and how they can contribute to the mission and purpose of the parent organization. This study is a starting point of discussion for the impact and value measurement of university libraries. The aim is to identify a university library’s impact in terms of various stakeholders and accordingly determine its measuring element. The impact of a university library on students can be measured by the students’ study, success and accomplishments. The impact on professors can be measured through the success of their teaching and research productivity. Finally, the impact on a university can be realized by understanding how a library affects university’s reputation and success.
- keywords
- 대학도서관, 결과, 영향력, 가치, 도서관서비스, Academic Library, Outcome, Impact, Value, Library Service, Academic Library, Outcome, Impact, Value, Library Service
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