Major Library Information Tecchnology
Stage 2
Assessment Activities
| Assessment Methods | External data |
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| Assessment Description | Outcomes for Spring were derivative from our work with the American Library Association -- Allied Professional Association. 12 Students completed our program and were eligible for certification through the Library Support Staff Certification program (LSSC). These 12 expressed interest in the LSSC, and were directed to enrolling in the program in Chicago, and in this case were eligible for partial funding from and ALA grant for this purpose. Their eligibility for the LSSC meant that they met competencies in the areas of library foundations, reference, communications, technology and cataloging. Students who complete the five core courses in our program (and electives) are eligible. Competencies were prepared with ALA-APA. For program outcome, in this case, completion and correspondence with ALA-APA is deemed a positive outcome for the academic year. Please note, there is no distinction drawn here between those who completed a Certificate of Accomplishment and those who completed the academic major. |
| Learning Outcomes | ALL |
| Number of Courses | No answer |
| Number of Students | 12 |
Data Analysis
| Data Shared With | External agencies |
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| Data Sharing Methods | |
| Data Summary | 100% of students completing certificates or AS degrees, who expressed an interest in obtaining the LSSC, qualified to do so, and were eligible for a grant to help support them in this process. The LSSC competencies, as have been discussed in previous reporting, match desired outcomes in the areas of library foundations, technology, communications, reference service and cataloging. They match well with outcomes measures for out courses, and they in turn inform us on areas of desired competency. |
| Data Analysis | SEE 5c. |
| Next Steps Planned | It is too soon to alter the program. The only change to program is in future review of area employers and the desirability of providing alternate means to the development of current and prospective employees. |
| Learning Outcomes | ALL |
Tentative Future Assessment Plans
| Assessment Term | Spring 2014 |
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| Assessment Activities | Assessment (measurement) of outcomes |
| Assessment Details | We will mainly monitor our relations with ALA APA. We will also be measuring the number of libraries in our region which participate in civil service and/or require library study as sufficient for advancement. We will be estimating program costs against public value, and considering alternative means to provide area employers with schooled employees. |
ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans
| I.A. Use reason and creativity... | PSLO 02. Analyze problems of information access encountered by minorities, by the information poor, by the under-served and by special populations within the context of US and state constitutional and statutory law, and the professional ethics of the American Library Association |
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| I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints... | PSLO 05. Demonstrate understanding of library administrative organization, management and supervision; of collegiality, team-building and communication; of job description, employment qualification; of hiring practices for special libraries, non-profits and civil service |
| I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information... | PSLO 01. Students will be able to demonstrate competent understanding of the acquisition, description, storage, retrieval and use of library information products and services PSLO 02. Analyze problems of information access encountered by minorities, by the information poor, by the under-served and by special populations within the context of US and state constitutional and statutory law, and the professional ethics of the American Library Association PSLO 03. Demonstrate technical and practical skills in the use of library resources vended or distributed worldwide, in practical applications and in library employment PSLO 04. Critique the quality of information products and services, and to evaluate them both for agency purchase and for practical or academic use by self and others |
| Fall 2013 ILO Assessment Plans | Although our PSLOs map to these ILOs, we will not be conducting assessments of them in Fall 2013. |
SLO Details Storage Location
ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)