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Conducting and Using an Academic Library Data Inventory

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This article describes the need for and the processes used to create an inventory of data collected by an academic library. The study uses a survey augmented by multiple interviews… Click to show full abstract

This article describes the need for and the processes used to create an inventory of data collected by an academic library. The study uses a survey augmented by multiple interviews to create and populate an inventory of data. The study was able to identify and sort sources of data generated by library personnel based on type of data (demographic, location, log, qualitative, and quantitative) and library division. It indicated the frequency of data collection and use, as well as where the data was stored. Finally, the inventory also identified types of data not currently collected but librarians would like to collect. The article indicates how the data inventory may be used to support planning and improve library operations.

Keywords: using academic; library data; academic library; conducting using; data inventory; inventory

Journal Title: Technical Services Quarterly
Year Published: 2017

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