Evaluation Decision-Making System

The Evaluation Decision-Making System (EDMS) is a centralized public access portal designed to provide information related to evaluation of a library's services and resources for management and advocacy purposes. Information provided includes:

• Types of evaluation methods typically used to assess the use of services and resources;
• Data each type of evaluation can provide;
• How to plan for data collection efforts and tips on how to analyze the data; and
• Strategies on how to apply the results of evaluation efforts for management and advocacy purposes.

The evaluation modules of the EDMS system provide an overview of available evaluation methods, guidance on the application of the evaluation methods, and links to additional evaluation resources on how to conduct library related evaluations.