The Comparison of Public Library Evaluation Practices in China and the United States

Abstract

Abstract:

The paper introduces current public library assessment practices in China and the HAPLR and LJ Index rating system in the United States, and conducts a comparative study from the perspectives of evaluation subject, purpose, cycle, object, index set, result processing and feedbacks. Itpoints out the shortcomings of China’s current assessment work, while identifying some positive elements of HAPLR and LJ Index system that Chinese public libraries could learn and adopt.

Key words: Public library, Evaluation, HAPLR LJ Index, Comparative analysis

Hu Xuehuan, ZengJianxun. The Comparison of Public Library Evaluation Practices in China and the United States[J]. LIBRARY JOURNAL.

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