Evaluating the Staffing of an Interlibrary Loan Unit: An Exercise in Data-Driven Decision Making and Debunking "Anecdata"

The former Head of Access Services of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library reports on the recent attempt to restructure the interlibrary loan unit of the department. Reviewing workflows, data reports, technology use, and staff assignments precipitated staffing changes that allowed the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of access services Jg. 11; H. 3; S. 150 - 158
1. Verfasser: Harris, Colleen S.
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Binghamton Routledge 03.07.2014
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Schlagworte:
Ability
data
Data analysis
Decision making
Habits
Handles
Interlibrary loan
Interlibrary loans
Libraries
library management
Library staff
Loans
Perception
Reorganization
Scheduling
Staffing
Students
Workflow
Workflow software
ISSN:1536-7967, 1536-7975
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Zusammenfassung:The former Head of Access Services of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library reports on the recent attempt to restructure the interlibrary loan unit of the department. Reviewing workflows, data reports, technology use, and staff assignments precipitated staffing changes that allowed the Library to become more efficient and to reallocate librarian time to library areas in need of greater support due to changing workflows across the organization. The greatest challenges proved to be moving beyond unfounded perception (or "anecdata") when making decisions, determining staff members' skill strengths and weaknesses, and changing established work habits. Short-term benefits included improved workflows, improved ability to handle absences and student worker scheduling, and reduced staff stress.
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ISSN:1536-7967
1536-7975
DOI:10.1080/15367967.2014.914425