Abstract:

In order to improve the scientificity, reasonability and reliability of library performance evaluation, this paper introduces “3E” theory into library performance evaluation. From the perspective of system theory, the evaluation of library performance can effectively integrate the existing theory and evaluation system of library performance evaluation. Based on the library performance evaluation research status of the world, this paper analyzes feasibility of bringing in “3E” theory to library performance evaluation, builds evaluation model,evaluation indicator and evaluation method, and points out the research contents of library performance evaluation.The theory of “3E” highly fits the performance evaluation of the library. From the perspective of system theory, the core three elements of library system are resources (inputs) and services (output) and the effect. This paper designs relevant evaluation model, index and method of performance evaluation, which can guide the performance evaluation of library research and practice.

Keywords: “3E&rdquo, theory；Library；Performance evaluation；Evaluation model；Evaluation indicator；Evaluation method