SCLD Poster Presentations 2016
Library Assessment Initiatives
Mary Jo Orzech, SUNY Brockport; Holly Heller-Ross, SUNY Plattsburgh
Abstract
SUNY Council of Library Directors (SCLD) hosted an assessment pre-conference, Spring 2015. The session increased understanding of research methodologies and generated assessment topics that SUNY libraries might study collectively. Topics included:
- Does library instruction impact student completion?
- Does students’ use of library textbooks lead to use of other services?
- How do retention and completion rates of student library workers compare to general population?
- What is the relationship between library use (ILL, circulation, reference, instruction) and student success?
- What is effect of in-depth library consultations with ‘at risk’ and EOP students?
- What is effect of library provided open education resources (OER) and pay-walled course content on student retention and achievement?
Working with SUNYLA, data collection is ongoing. Some examples from Brockport, Geneseo and Tompkins Cortland Community College are highlighted.
A culminating event for this year is the ACRL Assessment Immersion Program being held at SUNY Plattsburgh, August 1-3, 2016, to continue the discussion of how library assessment makes a difference.
