Lib-value: Values, outcomes, and return on investment of academic libraries, Phase III: ROI of the Syracuse university library

Bruce Kingma, Kathleen McClure

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Abstract

This study measures the return on investment (ROI) of the Syracuse University library. Faculty and students at Syracuse University were surveyed using contingent valuation methodology to measure their willingness to pay in time and money for the services of the academic library. Their travel time and use of the online library was measured to determine the environmental value of the academic library. The economic and environmental value of the Syracuse University library show an ROI of $4.49 returned to the university for every $1.00 spent each year.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)63-80
Number of pages18
JournalCollege and Research Libraries
Volume76
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Library and Information Sciences

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