Library Research ›› 2015, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (5): 39-43.

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Discussion on Some Problems of Applying CVM in the Academic Library

Guang-bao SHEN,Yan-jiao WANG   

  1. Library of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
  • Received:2015-07-01 Online:2015-05-28 Published:2019-04-28

Abstract:

Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) is an effective tool that used to assess non-market resources and Chinese scholars in library evaluation were paying attention to this method in past few years. This paper summarizes empirical studies on contingent valuation method of academic library in our country and discusses the problems needing attention in applying CVM in order to evaluating libraries more comprehensively and effectively. That problems include the define of CVM measurement range,the selection of WTP and WTA, generation and correction of deviation,the selection of sample and questionnaire.

Key words: academic library, contingent valuation method, library evaluation.

CLC Number: 

  • G252