This document discusses evaluation of school library media services. It defines evaluation and describes its purposes as finding what works well and what needs improvement. The document outlines various aspects of a school library media program that can be evaluated, such as collections, personnel, and programs. It emphasizes using standards and collecting both quantitative and qualitative data. An example evaluation process is described in five steps: defining questions, collecting data, analyzing data, formulating recommendations, and creating an action plan. Both obtrusive and unobtrusive data collection methods are discussed.

1. Evaluate ! Evaluating School Media Services LIB 620 Library Management Fall 2008

2. Preemptive Action : The busy librarian’s guide to program evaluation Based in part on: A workshop developed by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Professional Development Committee ( No longer available online)

46. Action Plan Example: Target Indicator: Curriculum development is modeled and promoted Objective Activity Documentation Participants New Resources Completion Date Review barriers preventing librarians from participating in curriculum sessions. Review policies School Council minutes School Council & admin. None projected Sept. 1 Secure schedule Post schedule in lib. & faculty rm. Principal None Sept. 10 Participate in mtgs. Meeting minutes Librarians None projected June 1 Report back Faculty mtg. minutes Librarians None Monthly Written material In professional library Librarians None Within 5 days of mtg