Report
Technical/Methodological Report
Coverage Evaluation of the Academic Library Survey
NCES
Author(s):
Christopher C. Marston
Publication date:
January 2000
Survey areas:
Publication number:
NCES 1999330
Summary
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.