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Purpose |
Goal |
Evaluation Procedure |
Frequency |
Evidence |
Website |
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, 2010
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010 |
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) |
Beginning in 2007, we invite a representative from SAALCK to all AIKCU meetings. |
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4. Federation of Kentucky Academic Libraries (FoKAL) Bylaws and Memorandum of Agreement |
FoKAL Memorandum
of Agreement |
Formation of FoKAL |
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Library Director attends all FoKAL Summits
and participates in consortial 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, 2010
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010 |
Library Surveys |
Analyze results; seek
appropriate ways to meet identified needs |
1. Improved training of Library Student Assistants
(LSA): Complete update of LSA Handbook annually and
increase training modules
LSA Handbook
2010 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, 2010 |
Library Surveys |
Analyze data and take appropriate action |
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Library Liaisons Program initiated in 2008
Library Liaisons Webpage
2. In response to the 2010 survey, we purchased
over a dozen well-reviewed biographies.
3. Anyone may request information resources for
purchase, using either the online form or the
printed forms by the Suggestion Box in the
lobby. |
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3. Survey faculty regarding library material for
their courses |
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Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010 |
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.
3. In response to the 2010 survey, we updated our
Course Reserves policy. |
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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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Database Usage Statistics |
Research Database Usage |
Improve publicity or instruction |
1. We reviewed 2009 database usage and cost
per search; we cancelled some databases and in Fall
2010 added
several new databases that were requested by faculty
2. In August 2010, the Reference Librarian conducted
several sessions for the Graduate Education Town
Meeting, with over 120 participants.
3. In Fall 2010, we implemented the application
EZProxy, which allows easier access to databases for
our patrons off-campus.
4. In Fall 2010, we purchased the application
LibGuides to improve access to our online
information resources. |
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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 |
Ratio is up for
FY 2008-09. |
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3. Conduct faculty and staff training sessions in
use of electronic information and instructional
technologies |
Ongoing |
* Need to develop * |
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Evaluate results of training |
1. At the 2010 Faculty Workshop, a librarian
demonstrated to all faculty a LibGuide website she
created specifically for faculty.
2. In 2010, the Reference Librarian conducted a
workshop for all library staff on new databases. |
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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, FoKAL, Lyrasis |
FoKAL Memorandum
of Agreement
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Revise as necessary |
FoKAL MOA and Bylaws were reviewed at 2010 Summit |
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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, 2010
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010 |
Library Surveys |
Identify problem areas and seek explanations or
solutions |
1. In response to the 2010 survey, we created quiet
zones in the Library and changed our Large Group
Study policy, restricting Large Groups to the Third
Floor. |
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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 |
a. Requested increased funding |
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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 has been offered every semester
since 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, 2010 |
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 |
1. Invited Information Technology Services to
locate the T3 Center in the LRC 2. Invited the
Education Department to locate their Curriculum Lab
in eh LRC
3. Invited the Psychology Department to locate
their Lab in the LRC |
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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 agreement with all Kentucky
college libraries |
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Revise as necessary |
1.in 2009, FoKAL implemented reciprocal
borrowing between all Kentucky academic libraries
2. Several library staff attend the annual Scott
County Librarians Breakfast and promote cooperation
with local public and school libraries |
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Ongoing |
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Cooperation with FoKAL, AIKCU, SAALCK, KYVL, SWON,
LYRASIS |
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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 LYRASIS (formerly SOLINET). 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, 2010
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010 |
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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Ongoing |
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3. Ongoing weeding of outdated materials |
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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, 2010
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010 |
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, 2010
2. Faculty Surveys:
2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010 |
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 |
Ongoing |
1. Staff enrolled in library graduate school while
working at GC |
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Provide staff training |
1a. One library staff member completed her MSLIS in
2008 |
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1b. Another library staff member completed his MSLIS in 2009
and was promoted to library faculty |
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2. Staff finishing undergraduate degrees |
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2. A member of the library staff plans to return to
school in Fall 2010, to finish his BS |
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3. Staff attendance at Lyrasis workshops |
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3. Several staff have attended workshops |
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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 reviewed 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 |
In 2010, the Reference Librarian conducted an
all-day workshop on online information resources at
Mercer County High School. |
