Apples and Oranges: An Indicator for Assessing the Relative Impact of Library Events
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https://doi.org/10.21900/j.jloe.v2i1.898Keywords:
Programming, Assessment, Visualizations, Outreach, SurveysAbstract
This article details one library’s attempt to create a simple assessment method for evaluating the relative engagement of program attendees across a variety of events. The indicator--a combination of perceived level of engagement and calculated level of certainty--can be used alongside other metrics to give a fuller view of overall impact of library programming. By conducting this study, the authors created a method by which to quickly assess and prioritize the most and least impactful events within a particular set.
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