Charge:
Advise and assist the University Libraries with assessment initiatives:
- Review, analyze and discuss data that the library has collected.
- Examine ways in which this data can be communicated internally and externally.
- Assist in developing a process that incorporates new and current assessment activities with the strategic plan.
Members:
Laurel Baker
Paul Cammarata
Josh Garris
Assessment Plan 2013-2014 (pdf)
Assessment Plan 2008-2011 (pdf)
Forms:
Reference BI survey form
University 101 Library Session Survey
Links:
2008 Flip Chart Assessment Report (TCL)
2009 Postcard Survey
Group Study Rooms Needs Assessment
Group Study Rooms Preferences
Statistical Information - collected from various departments of the University Libraries
Presentations:
- ASERL-Auburn Forum on User Studies Highlights
- Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment Highlights
- AIM Forward! - Next steps for the Team
ARL Visit (2007):
Effective, Sustainable, and Practical Library Assessment - ARL website providing information on the program and speakers. Also contains links to various statistics and measures.
Pre-visit survey - Brief background information on TCL's survey and data collection activities provided to the consultants.
Workshop Agenda
Powerpoint slides from Opening Session
Consultant's Report
- Hiller, Steve and James Self. From Measurement to Management: Using data wisely for planning and decision-making. Written by the consultants. Highly recommended.
- Fraser, Bruce T., Charles R. McClure and Emily H. Leahy. Toward a Framework for Assessing Library and Institutional Outcomes.
- Shi, Xi and Sarah Levy. A Theory-guided Approach to Library Services Assessment.





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