Coverage Evaluation of the Academic Library Survey

Title:	Coverage Evaluation of the Academic Library Survey
Description:	The report contains the results of an evaluation of coverage issues regarding the Academic Libraries Survey (ALS). Its objectives are to determine the accuracy of coverage based upon policy, Organization, survey design, universe of participation, survey coordinator perceptions, and public versus private institution reporting. Suggestions are made to identify potential ways of improving the process of collecting academic libraries information.
Online Availability:	Download, view and print the report as a pdf file. (2,206KB)
Cover Date:	September 1999
Web Release:	January 5, 2000
Print Release:	November 1, 1999
Publication #:	NCES 1999330 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Christopher C. Marston
Type of Product:	Technical/Methodological Report
Survey/Program Areas:	Library Statistics Program (Lib)
Keywords:	Libraries • academic Statistical Standards and Methodology
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Technical/Methodological Report, please contact: Patrick Keaton.