Developing a Standardised Tool for Impact Assessment of INFLIBNET

  • S. Ramesh Manonmaniam Sundaranar, University, Tirunelveli–627 012
  • T. Yuvaraj Department of Psychology, Manonmaniam, Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli–627 012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.6.5472
Keywords: INFLIBNET, impact, impact assessment, standardisation, validity, reliability, RAINI scale

Abstract

This paper aims to develop a standardised tool to measure the impact of INFLIBNET services.The methodology involves validation of the impact assessment scale by establishing reliability and validity. Construct validity was established initially, based on previous research findings on impact assessment.  This was followed by content validity by asking opinion from three experts, who rated the scale to be highly valid, along with certain modifications. Later, Test Retest reliability was established using data from 21 respondents with an interval 75 days. ‘r’ value ranges from 0.46 – 0.49 for different subscales. Alpha co-efficiency was also calculated c value range between 0.54 and 0.80, Thus, the scale was found to be stable and valid and ready for identifying impact of INFLIBNET services. The paper involves application of Psychometry in the field of Library Science, emphasizing the importance of standardisation in assessment of any new resources/ service.

DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 2014, 33(6), pp. 433-441.

http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.5472


Published
2013-11-13
How to Cite
Ramesh, S., & Yuvaraj, T. (2013). Developing a Standardised Tool for Impact Assessment of INFLIBNET. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 33(6). https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.6.5472
Issue
Vol 33 No 6 (2013)
Section
Papers

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