NIST Research Library Benchmark Study, 2001: Summary Report

Published

June 1, 2003

Author(s)

P J. Deutsch, Diane Cunningham, L A. Greenhouse, Susan L. Makar, W F. Overman, Susan A. Sanders, Barbara P. Silcox

Abstract

In 2002, the NIST Research Library of the Information Services Division, Technology Services, benchmarked itself against other science and technology libraries. These libraries had similar focus areas and were comparable in size. The study compared library budgets, collection sizes and costs, staffing, and library services. This report outlines the methodology used. Significant findings are documented and further implications for the Research Library are addressed. Lessons learned from the study are also discussed.

Citation

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 7008

Report Number

7008

NIST Pub Series

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

Keywords

benchmark, budget, collection, document delivery, information center, Information Services Division, library, NIST, NIST Research Library

Citation

Deutsch, P. , Cunningham, D. , Greenhouse, L. , Makar, S. , Overman, W. , Sanders, S. and Silcox, B. (2003), NIST Research Library Benchmark Study, 2001: Summary Report, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed October 27, 2025)