The Collaborating LibrarianPartnering Across Campus to Assist Assessment Efforts

Beth Mark, Beth Transue, Messiah College

Provost

School deansFaculty

Librarians

Assessment Cycle

Librarians worked with the Provost Office and key campus stakeholders on two related projects to assess syllabi, and library-related assignments.

Key Stakeholders:• Provost• Schools and Deans•Acad. Departments•Office of Disability Services• Registrar• Learning Center•Writing Center

Syllabus Project Findings:• Course objectives• Integrity Policy•ADA Statement• Course Management Software•Writing Center, Learning Center• Library Resources

Library Related Assignments Project Findings:

“[The Provost] was quite taken with your preliminary report. Is it alright with you if he shows it to others? He would also like to invite the two of you to present at a future Academic Council meeting. … He thinks your work is highly relevant ...”

What We Gained:•Demonstrated use of library resources. • Improved liaison relationships. • Continued as key stakeholders in campus assessments. "100 "200 "300 "400

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Number of Sources by Course Level

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Sources by Assignment Type

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34.7%

12.7%

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8.9%

Assignments by School

ArtsBusiness, Education and Social SciencesHealth, Engineering and Natural SciencesHumanitiesGeneral Education