Article
Evolution of a Culture of Assessment: Developing a Mixed-Methods Approach for Evaluating Library Instruction
College & Undergraduate Libraries
(2014)
Abstract
Assessment has become more of a priority for libraries across the country in the last decade. Using the instruction program as a case study, the authors detail the history of assessment development during the past ten years at Mercer University. Along with the university's culture of assessment, institutional-, library-, and program-level assessment are discussed, including how information is communicated across these levels. The authors also share an evolving multifaceted assessment plan for a traditional library instruction program, including methods such as attitude surveys, peer observation, and authentic assessment. In addition to past assessment, future directions are considered.
Keywords
- Assessment in Libraries; Culture of Assessment; Library Instruction Programs; Institutional Effectiveness; Assessment Methods; Levels of Assessment
Publication Date
May, 2014
DOI
10.1080/10691316.2013.829371
Citation Information
Amy Gratz and Lee Twombly Olson. "Evolution of a Culture of Assessment: Developing a Mixed-Methods Approach for Evaluating Library Instruction" College & Undergraduate Libraries Vol. 21 Iss. 2 (2014) p. 210 - 231 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amy-gratz/5/