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VAMP – laying the foundations

Claire Creaser (LISU, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK)
Angela Conyers (University of Central England, Birmingham, UK)
Suzanne Lockyer (LISU, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK)

Performance Measurement and Metrics

ISSN: 1467-8047

Article publication date: 6 November 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the first phase of the SCONUL Value and Impact Programme (VAMP), carried out in 2006.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is a critical review of some of the major tools and methodologies available to measure the value and impact of, particularly academic, libraries, was supplemented by a survey of SCONUL members to ascertain the state of current practice in the UK.

Findings

The findings in the paper were synthesised by gap analysis, which found that, although there were some gaps in overall provision, a greater problem was a lack of knowledge and understanding of the tools available, and how they could be applied to demonstrate value and impact.

Originality/value

This paper is a brief description of follow‐up activity and the resulting SCONUL Performance Portal is given.

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Citation

Creaser, C., Conyers, A. and Lockyer, S. (2007), "VAMP – laying the foundations", Performance Measurement and Metrics, Vol. 8 No. 3, pp. 157-169. https://doi.org/10.1108/14678040710841036

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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