Thesis Abstract

<p> This research project aims to assess the impact of library user advisory boards on service improvement and user engagement. The study will investigate the effectiveness of user advisory boards in providing valuable feedback to libraries, influencing service enhancements, and fostering user engagement. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the research seeks to gather insights, analyze the findings, and provide recommendations for optimizing the influence of library user advisory boards on service improvement and user engagement. <br></p>

Thesis Overview

<p> </p><div><div><div><div><div>Library user advisory boards play a crucial role in shaping the development of library services and fostering user engagement. This study seeks to comprehensively evaluate the influence of library user advisory boards on service improvement and user engagement.</div><div>By drawing upon a theoretical framework and existing literature, the research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how user advisory boards contribute to service enhancements and user engagement in library settings. Through the utilization of a mixed-methods approach, the study endeavors to gather insights from library professionals, advisory board members, and library users to assess the effectiveness of user advisory boards in influencing service improvement and user engagement.</div><div>The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the impact of user advisory boards in libraries, providing valuable insights for library practitioners, advisory board members, and stakeholders seeking to optimize the influence of user advisory boards on service improvement and user engagement. Ultimately, this study aims to offer recommendations for enhancing the impact of library user advisory boards, advancing the mission of libraries as user-centered institutions focused on continuous improvement and meaningful user engagement.</div></div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><br> </div></div><br><p></p>