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Assessment in Uncertain Times

We assessment professionals are moving forward through uncertain territory as we adjust to new realities on campuses and communities and in our libraries. I had the privilege of talking with my colleagues about these issues by convening the ACRL Assessment … Continue reading

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ACRL Conference Points the Way: Reports from the Field

Last week many of us headed down to Baltimore (along with 3400 other librarians) to attend the ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) biennial conference. By all reports, it was great learning experience, plus it’s always fun to catch … Continue reading

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Reports from the Field: Assessment Discussion Group at ALA

The ACRL Assessment Discussion Group meeting is always a bright spot at the ALA conference.  The group, with a discussion list of over 400+,  suggests topics of interest: this year we talked about  assessment of space in libraries and how … Continue reading

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Library Assessment Goings-on in the Neighborhood

Philadelphia-area librarians practicing assessment have a rich assessment resource here in our own backyard. The PLAD (Philadelphia Library Assessment Discussion) is a network of librarians who meet in person and virtually  to connect with and learn from one another. We … Continue reading

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There’s a Blizzard but Library Assessment Slogs On

It’s good to be back home from the ALA Midwinter conference.  Chicago was not only windy last weekend but also snowy and awfully cold! Well, it is winter…and librarians can not be stopped. The meetings are always informative and it’s … Continue reading

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