Presented for the Assessment Symposia for Wichita State University Libraries.

1. Completing the Assessment Cycle
Melissa Mallon
Wichita State University Libraries
Assessment Symposium

2. Assessment Cycle
Oakleaf, M. (2009). The information literacy instruction assessment cycle: A guide for increasing student learning and
improving librarian instructional skills. Journal of Documentation, 65(4): 539-560.

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Why Gather Data?

4. Library Instruction Program
Learning Outcomes
http://libresources.wichita.edu/libraryinstructionassessment

5. Increase student learning!
Strengthen instruction program!
Facilitate non-traditional learning styles!
Align with Libraries’ Strategic Plan!
Goal 3: Establish the UL as a campus partner in teaching […]!
Goal 6: Engage in assessments that […] assist the UL in meeting
the evolving needs of library users.!
Improve teaching practices
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A Few More Reasons . . .

6. Tips for Faculty Buy-In
Start discussions when planning
class!
Show examples!
Highlight applicability to particular
assignment/research skill!
Connect to programatic
assessment!
Stress teaching transferable skills!
Use tech & offer to administer /
grade assessment

7. Non-Class Strategies
Reference & Other Service
Point Interactions!
Have students demonstrate
technique taught (e.g.
searching)!
Make link to skills required
for class or future library use!
Encourage return visits
Training!
Start with needs
assessment!
Incorporate authentic
assessment !
Workshops!
Many similar strategies!
Send follow-up
assessment of real-life
context

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Interpreting & Reporting Data

9. On the Fly Adjustments
Build in “muddiest point” or
“minute paper” techniques
early in the session!
Be ready to scrap a lesson
and change course!
Come prepared with ideas for
alternate activities!
Collect student email address
to provide feedback after
class
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10. Modification of Outcomes
To what extent has
the learning
outcome(s) been
achieved?!
What needs refined? !
learning outcomes!
in-class activities!
type of
assessment / data
collection method

11. Reflecting on the Process
Make note of observations!
Recognize and overcome
your blind spots!
Don’t be afraid to adjust
teaching style!
What would make the
process easier for you? the
students?!
What do you need to be
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12. Communicating with Faculty
Be clear & concise!
Compare to results of
assignments!
Demonstrate impact!
Focus on outcomes!
Report on post-class
communication!
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13. Guidelines for Reporting
Assessment Activities
Consult with Melissa if you
are planning a summative
assessment (e.g. pre- and
post- test)!
Report activities on LI Stats
Form!
Add handouts, question sets,
& lesson plans to Library
Teaching Toolkit!
Record assessment results
on the form

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You’re never really done . . .

15. Grassian and Kaplowitz (2001).
“We plan. We develop. We deliver. We
assess and evaluate the results of the
assessment. We revise, deliver the
revised material, and assess and
evaluate again … continually striving
for perfection contributes to keeping
both our instruction fresh and our
interest in teaching piqued.”

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