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Purpose |
Goal |
Evaluation Procedure |
Frequency |
Evidence |
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Use of Results |
Actions Taken and Changes Made as Result of
Assessment |
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I. The Library will
support the curriculum of Georgetown College |
A. Provide convenient, effective access to books and
other information resources both locally and
worldwide |
1. Conduct regular surveys to assess the
effectiveness of the online library catalog in
allowing users to find resources |
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1. Student Surveys:
1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 |
Library Surveys |
Review results to determine whether users are
satisfied with the OPAC (Ex Libris Voyager), and take
appropriate action based on results |
Patrons are generally satisfied with the current
online catalog (OPAC). We will continue to monitor
this feedback through regular user satisfaction
surveys. |
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3. Cooperated with SAALCK in report on "Next
Generation Library System" |
Kentucky's Next Generation
Library System |
Cooperate in Kentucky Academic Library Summits,
focus on upgrading the Integrated Library
System (ILS) |
Invited a representative from SAALCK to all AIKCU meetings. |
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4. FoKAL Bylaws and Memorandum of Agreement |
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Formation of FoKAL |
Library Director attends all FoKAL meetings in 2007, 2008, 2009,
and participates in consortia information resource
sharing and purchasing. |
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2. Compare ILL materials to peer / benchmark
libraries |
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Most recent NCES Academic Library Survey Data,
released biennially |
InterLibrary Loans - Benchmark
Libraries |
Analyze results; seek appropriate ways to encourage
usage as necessary |
Students at Georgetown College use our free
Interlibrary Loan service somewhat less than our
benchmark comparison group average, but more than
the Kentucky state average. The reason for this low
use is access to a large research library less than
15 miles away. |
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3. Analyze circulation patterns and compare to peer
and / or benchmark libraries |
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Most recent NCES Academic Library Survey Data |
Benchmark Libraries 2006
Comparison |
If usage significantly differs from peers, determine
the reason and adjust procedures as appropriate |
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B. Maintain a broad range of quality learning
resources and services |
1. Periodically survey users to assess effectiveness
of resources and services in meeting their needs |
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1. Student Surveys:
1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 |
Library Surveys |
Analyze results; seek
appropriate ways to meet identified needs |
1. Improved training of Library Student Assistants
(LSA): Complete update of LSA Handbook in 2008 and
increase training modules
LSA Handbook
2008-09 2. Continue to request
increased funding for improvement of library
information resources and staffing. |
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2. Survey student library users regarding library
materials |
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Student Surveys:
1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 |
Library Surveys |
Analyze data and take appropriate action |
Library Liaisons Program initiated in 2008
Library Liaisons Webpage |
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3. Survey faculty regarding library material for
their courses |
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Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 |
Library Surveys |
Analyze data and take appropriate action |
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Library Liaisons Program initiated in 2008
Library Liaisons Webpage
2. Continue to request increased funding for
improvement of library information resources and
staffing. |
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C. Promote the use of electronic information and
instructional technologies |
1. Monitor usage patterns of online resources |
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1. NetLibrary usage stats * need to develop other
stats |
Research Database Usage |
Improve publicity or instruction |
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2. Determine ratio of students participating in
library instruction sessions to total student
population |
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Annual Library Statistical Report |
Ratio of Students in Library
Instruction |
Analyze trend and make adjustments as necessary |
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3. Conduct faculty and staff training sessions in
use of electronic information and instructional
technologies |
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Evaluate results of training |
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D. Cooperate with state, regional, and national
library-service providers to expeditiously deliver
materials and information |
1. Review contracts and cooperative agreements |
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Cooperative agreements with AIKCU, SAALCK, SOLINET,
OCLC |
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Revise as necessary |
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II. The Library will
stimulate teaching and learning |
A. Create an environment in which instruction and
research can flourish |
1. Conduct library satisfaction surveys |
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1. Student Surveys:
1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 |
Library Surveys |
Identify problem areas and seek explanations or
solutions |
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2. Compare staff, space, and funding to benchmarks |
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Most recent NCES Academic Library Survey Data |
Benchmark Libraries 2006
Comparison |
a. Seek resources necessary to improve deficiencies
b. Determine points of excellence |
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B. Empower users with the information and
technological competencies necessary to pursue their
educational, research, and professional goals |
1. Develop a one-credit course in information
literacy / research skills: GSC 180 |
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Course description, syllabus, and schedule |
GSC 180 Course Proposal
GSC 180 Syllabus |
Identify and correct areas of weakness and reinforce
areas of strength |
This one-credit course will be offered Fall 2009 |
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2. Survey faculty on the value of library
instruction for improvement of their students'
research skills |
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Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 |
Library Surveys |
Analyze results; determine areas for improvement |
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C. Cooperate with other campus units |
1. Periodically review information concerning
library programs and services provided to campus
units |
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1. College catalog updated annually 2.Student
Handbook updated annually 3.Information provided to
incoming freshmen updated annually
4 Library website updated continuously |
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Modify as needed |
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D. Cooperate with public and other college libraries
serving the campus community |
1. Review cooperative agreements |
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1. Reciprocal borrowing with UK and Midway |
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Revise as necessary |
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Cooperation with AIKCU, SAALCK, KYVL, SWON, SOLINET |
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1. Georgetown College is a charter member of AIKCU,
the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and
Universities, which began consortia information
resource sharing in the 1950s! GC Library Director
attends all AIKCU meetings. |
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2. The Georgetown College Library is a charter member of the new consortium FoKAL,
Federation of Kentucky Academic Libraries, founded
in 2007. GC Library Director attends all FoKAL
meetings. |
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3. The Georgetown College Library is a Governing
Member of SOLINET (now Lyrasis). GC Asst. Library
Director was KY rep to SOLINET in 2007. |
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III. The Library will
serve a diverse campus population |
A. Provide an effective collection |
1. Survey faculty and students to determine
satisfaction with the collection |
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1. Student Surveys:
1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 |
Library Surveys |
Analyze results and modify Collection Development
Policy and procedures as necessary |
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2. Compare segments of the collection to standard
bibliographies and peer library collections |
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1. Resources for College Libraries,
published by the Association of College and Research
Libraries (ACRL) |
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Identify strengths and weaknesses; take action, such
as seeking improved funding |
Initiated an online book analysis system BBAS in
2008, which compares our collection to
Resources for College
Libraries,
published by ACRL |
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3. Examine segments of the collection for relevancy
and currency of materials |
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1. Collection Development Policy |
Collection Development Web
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1. Purchase in 2008 of Choice Reviews online |
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2. Weeding of juvenile collection and purchase of
updated materials prior to moving the EDU Curriculum
Lab to the LRC 2007 |
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B. Provide effective library services |
1. Asses library services by surveys |
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1. Student Surveys:
1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 |
Library Surveys |
Develop strategies to ensure service |
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C. Provide an effective staff |
1. Employ regular library user satisfaction surveys,
specifically inquiring about staff performance |
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1. Student Surveys:
1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 |
Library Surveys |
Conduct workshops and provide training opportunities
for library staff |
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2. Survey staff to identify areas of need for staff
development and training |
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1. Staff are enrolled in library graduate school
2. Staff attendance at SOLINET workshops |
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Provide staff training |
1. One library staff member completed her MSLIS in
2008 |
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2. Another library staff member will complete his
MSLIS in 2009 |
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3. Several staff have attended workshops in 2008 and
2009 |
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3. In cooperation with Human Resources, review job
descriptions for staff |
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Library Staff Job Descriptions |
Modify job description as necessary |
1. All staff job descriptions are revised annually |
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2. Library organizational chart is updated as
needed |
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3. The library page on the Human Resources
organization chart is updated each semester |
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IV. The Library will serve
as a cultural and intellectual resource for the
local community and for lifelong learning |
A. Encourage lifelong learning |
1. Asses library success in preparing graduates for
lifelong learning with questions included on the
graduating student survey |
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NSSI annually |
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Modify library programs as appropriate |
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B. Provide community access to materials |
1. Track the number of community users |
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Community Users in OPAC |
524 in 2007
613 in 2008 |
Analyze results and modify community user procedures
as appropriate |
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