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Workshop Details

Practical Library Assessment: Applying the ACRL Standards for Libraries in Higher Education
Interested in improving library services? Whether you are a director in the administration offices, a manager responsible for specific services, or are a librarian on the front-line, this practical workshop is of interest to everyone contemplating the idea of establishing (or enhancing) a program of continuous assessment. Through presentation, discussion, small group activities and using the 2004 ACRL "Standards for Libraries in Higher Education," participants will apply the principles of assessment and the techniques presented to their own library's mission and goals. While the context for this workshop is academic libraries, the process is applicable across multiple library sectors. By the end of the day, you will have an understanding of how to apply the principles and techniques to your own library setting and be well on your way to establishing the basic framework for developing assessment plans based upon professional standards and your institution's mission. At the end of this workshop you will be able to: Understand the principles and background of the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education Understand why the use of outcomes is necessary in the current higher education environment Learn a range of possible formats and approaches for incorporating outcomes assessment into academic library assessment Use the workbook to (a) select appropriate assessment methods and techniques for each attendee's own library, and (b) begin applying the methods using guides and worksheets
Session Notes:
Recommend attendees bring a copy of their institutional and library mission statements. Recommend attendees look at the ACRL standards; suggest they print and bring a copy with them: http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/standardslibraries.htm Recommend attendees review the following article: Gratch-Lindauer, Bonnie. Defining and Measuring the Library’s Impact on Campuswide Outcomes, College & Research Libraries, November 1998, 59: 546-570. Online at: http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crljournal/backissues1998b/november98/gratch.pdf
Continuing Education Credits:
0.5 CEUS:
5 Contact Hours
Instructor:
William (Bill) Nelson, Augusta State University Robert Ferneckes, Georgia Southern University
Date/Time/Location:
Format:
Presentation, discussion, and small group activities
Cost per person:
PALINET Member $240 FEDLINK, SOLINET Member $270 Nonmember $300
FEDLINK members must prepay workshop fees - credit card, check, or delivery order number accepted SOLINET and all other non-members must prepay face-to-face workshop fees - credit card or check accepted