Evaluation of Leading Modern Public Libraries: Final report prepared for the Leading Modern Public Libraries Steering Group by Information Management Associates and the Centre for the Public Library and Information in Society, University of Sheffield, December 2006.

David Streatfield, Kerry M. Wilson, Sheila Corrall, Bob Usherwood

2007-01-01bookD-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)2 citationsclosed

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Library Science and Administration Evaluation and Performance Assessment Information Science and Libraries

Abstract

Presents findings of the external evaluation of the Leading Modern Public Libraries (LMPL) national leadership development programme, undertaken by Information Management Associates (IMA) with the Centre for the Public Library and Information in Society (CPLIS), University of Sheffield, February 2005-June 2006. The LMPL programme is a key component of the action plan for the Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) Framework for the Future strategy for public libraries in England and Wales. Evaluation methods included a literature review, document analysis, participant observation, critical incident interviews, and pre- and post-program questionnaires. The program was judged successful, with reservations about participant selection.