The document provides guidance on conducting library evaluations to assess performance and identify areas for improvement. It recommends evaluating both quantitative metrics like circulation as well as qualitative factors from an exterior evaluation of the building to an analysis of youth services and policies. The evaluation should involve stakeholders and have clear objectives and goals set by the librarian and board. Findings should then be analyzed, an action plan created, and improvements implemented to enhance the library.
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Expanding on Ranganathan’s five laws, we know that libraries are for use and that every library has its community (users). In order to ensure that a library is meeting the needs of its users, the library must be able to assess its services, including its collections, and understand how those are meeting the requirements of its community. This webinar will investigate the assessment activities that a library can utilize to determine the needs of its community, as well as those assessments which can help a library assure that a service is meeting its community’s desires. Specific assessments, which can be completed in any type of environment, will be discussed and examples given.
This is the introduction presentation to the Sector Led Plan initial engagement events delivered in Nov/Dec 2014. The Sector Led Plan is designed to help provide a more proactive evidence base on the needs and issues of Norfolk's voluntary sector and the communities they support. It is a joint initiative of Momentum Norfolk, Norfolk RCC and West Norfolk VCS as part of the VCS engage voluntary and community sector support programme.
Assessment, Your Library, and Your CollectionsJill Hurst-Wahl
Expanding on Ranganathan’s five laws, we know that libraries are for use and that every library has its community (users). In order to ensure that a library is meeting the needs of its users, the library must be able to assess its services, including its collections, and understand how those are meeting the requirements of its community. This webinar will investigate the assessment activities that a library can utilize to determine the needs of its community, as well as those assessments which can help a library assure that a service is meeting its community’s desires. Specific assessments, which can be completed in any type of environment, will be discussed and examples given.
This is the introduction presentation to the Sector Led Plan initial engagement events delivered in Nov/Dec 2014. The Sector Led Plan is designed to help provide a more proactive evidence base on the needs and issues of Norfolk's voluntary sector and the communities they support. It is a joint initiative of Momentum Norfolk, Norfolk RCC and West Norfolk VCS as part of the VCS engage voluntary and community sector support programme.
Creating a 21st Century Vision for Science LibrariesRichard Huffine
Presentation to the hiring committee, staff, and leadership of the National Agricultural Library as part of their search for a new Director, July 14, 2015.
Maximising impact: How many outreach librarians does it take to target 60 sites?Clare Payne
Answer: One and a motivated staff group - with emphasis on the staff group. Clare describes how she worked in partnership with Allied Health professionals in a Mental Health Trust to dramatically increase their use of the literature searching service and to devise a tool that measured the impact of that service in contributing to their daily practice, strategic outcomes and priorities.
The Informationist: Pushing the BoundariesElaine Martin
Library Director Elaine Martin of UMass Medical School's Lamar Soutter Library described the core competencies, roles, and new professional identity directions informationists are taking in the medical research field. She highlights opportunities for informationists, an emerging role in medical libraries today.
Presentation from the Entrepreneurial Librarian Conference, October 17, 2014. Wake Forest University. entrelib.org. Marcy Simons, University of Notre Dame
Strategic Metrics, presented at the Leadership Seminar on Strategy, Assessment and Service Development. University of Lund, Sweden. 19th September 2012. Presentation by Selena Killick, Cranfield University. Presentation discusses the need for assessment of Library Strategies and some of the techniques available to achieve this.
Creating a 21st Century Vision for Science LibrariesRichard Huffine
Presentation to the hiring committee, staff, and leadership of the National Agricultural Library as part of their search for a new Director, July 14, 2015.
Maximising impact: How many outreach librarians does it take to target 60 sites?Clare Payne
Answer: One and a motivated staff group - with emphasis on the staff group. Clare describes how she worked in partnership with Allied Health professionals in a Mental Health Trust to dramatically increase their use of the literature searching service and to devise a tool that measured the impact of that service in contributing to their daily practice, strategic outcomes and priorities.
The Informationist: Pushing the BoundariesElaine Martin
Library Director Elaine Martin of UMass Medical School's Lamar Soutter Library described the core competencies, roles, and new professional identity directions informationists are taking in the medical research field. She highlights opportunities for informationists, an emerging role in medical libraries today.
Presentation from the Entrepreneurial Librarian Conference, October 17, 2014. Wake Forest University. entrelib.org. Marcy Simons, University of Notre Dame
Strategic Metrics, presented at the Leadership Seminar on Strategy, Assessment and Service Development. University of Lund, Sweden. 19th September 2012. Presentation by Selena Killick, Cranfield University. Presentation discusses the need for assessment of Library Strategies and some of the techniques available to achieve this.
Knowledge Management for Collection Development: Transforming Institutional ...NASIG
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In an organization with a decentralized collection development structure, it can be difficult for selectors to find correct and/or detailed information at the point of need when engaging in collection development. Institutional knowledge that is possessed by individuals who have worked at the library for many years is not always easily shared with others due to the lack of an effective conduit. Simply knowing what is happening and what has happened with purchases, licensing, vendor negotiations, budget planning, and policy creation can be a challenge for those who have not been directly involved. This presentation will detail the presenter's experience in a new collections role at Penn State Libraries and her work gathering the information that exists on shared drives, in file cabinets, dark corners of the intranet, and in the brains of faculty and staff that have worked at the library for many years and making it available to selectors in a meaningful way. The presentation will discuss projects such as compiling information about annual ebook packages and ejournal backfiles as well as Penn State’s management of theses and dissertations. How those projects were identified and prioritized as well as the process for compiling that information and making it available will also be discussed. The presentation will conclude with a long-term plan for storing and presenting this kind of information so that knowledge continues to be shared across Penn State Libraries. Many libraries face challenges with regard to capturing institutional knowledge, and collection development is an area within libraries where historical information needs to be referenced frequently. This presentation will offer attendees some ideas for how to approach this issue as well as the benefit of the successes and failures the presenter experienced while attempting to address this challenge.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
2. Why?
• Good management is based on good decision making. Good
decision making depends on good information and an
action or strategic plan to move the library forward.
• Take a good look at your organization from all angles. You
will be able to you determine what works and what could
be different.
• A good evaluation is honest and brings a focus to the need
for a healthy, vibrant library in your community.
• The evaluation can be the launching point for a planned
change effort. It can motivate a sluggish board or staff, or
help a funder make better funding decisions.
3. Objectives and Goals
• The Librarian and Board communicate the goals for
the evaluation with the Evaluation Team.
• What do you want for your library?
• What does the community need the library to be?
4. Participatory evaluations
• Uncover potential issues by involving key players
in evaluation- staff at all levels, patrons,
community members, library volunteers, Friends,
city personnel.
• Promote Evaluators learning about the library and
its performance. Widen their point of view.
• Mobilize stakeholders, enhance teamwork, and
build shared commitment to act on evaluation
recommendations.
5. Who to recruit
• A good evaluation is inclusive, complete, and unbiased.
Differing viewpoints are welcomed and valued.
• Use sensitive, impartial, experienced, and skilled people to
conduct the evaluation to get the best results.
• Evaluators should possess an understanding of the library
as an organization, industry knowledge, and building skills.
Ideally an assessment team will have at several members to
allow for a broader range of expertise and to complete
coverage.
• Involving your community in the evaluation improves
credibility and increases awareness of the library’s
strengths and challenges.
6. Create a Culture of
Evaluation
• A critical ingredient for developing and maintaining
momentum within your library is the establishment of
a positive, productive image of the evaluation and its
use within your organization’s culture.
• Involve appropriate staff in the development of
evaluation.
• Have staff regularly review, discuss, and act on
evaluation findings.
• Board members and top leadership own and act on
the evaluation findings.
7. Accurate and complete
information
• Ensure that the Board and staff are committed to the
evaluation process and that they provide honest,
thoughtful information when queried.
• Select Evaluators who inspire confidence in your
community and assure impartiality throughout the
process.
• Be transparent about what information will be shared,
with whom it will be shared, and how the findings will
be used to move the library forward.
8. Exterior
• Parking and sidewalk
• Landscaping, bike rack, flagpole
• Outside walls and front door
• Roof
• Building: hvac, safety systems, exits,
structurally sound
10. Organization
• Cataloging
• Shelf and materials organization and location:
Neat, clean, condition, logical flow, spine
labels, signage for collections and end panels
• Collection age: Technology, law, medicine,
local history/genealogy
• Display
11. ADA
• Outside and parking
• Doors outside and inside
• Clear handicapped route inside
• Drinking fountains and restrooms
• Stack aisles and furniture
12. Policies
• Do policies violate state law
• Are policies outdated
• Do policies have confusing wording
• Are any policies difficult to implement
• Do any policies seem overly restrictive
13. Policies
• Consider these policies:
• Selection/Collection Management
• Building/Meeting Room Use
• Personnel
• Confidentiality of Library Records
• Gifts and Donations
• Appropriate Use of Online Services
• Continuing Education
14. Policies
• Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Recovery
• Public Services
• Intellectual Freedom
• Budget and Finance
• Equipment Use
• Patron Behavior
• Capital Improvements
• Surplus Property
15. Youth Services
• Friendly and welcoming to youth
• Adequate space for storage and programming
• Child-proof
• Furnishings: chairs, tables, shelving, seating
• Collaborates with local entities to provide
programs for youth
16. Computers
• Software up-to-date
• Working and clean peripherals
• Hard drives locked down
• Back up process and schedule for updating
• Furniture, printers, cables, networking
17. Extras
• Spreadsheets for librarians:
• Shelf Shuffler
• Collection Manager
• Data Collector
• Library Comparisons
http://spreadsheetsforlibrarians.blogspot.com/
18. Analyze the Findings
• Work with the Library Board and stakeholders to reach
a common understanding on findings, conclusions,
and recommendations.
• The common understanding becomes the cornerstone
for a group commitment to a plan of action.
19. Prepare an action plan
• Work with the Library Board and other stakeholders to
prepare an action plan to improve where desired and
needed.
• This turns the evaluation and any possible weaknesses
into positive action steps.
• Librarians and Library Boards become agents of
change and apply their new knowledge into action
steps to improve the library on many levels.
20. References and
Resources
• Building Condition Manual
http://tinyurl.com/nejcxca
• Conducting a Participatory Evaluation
http://tinyurl.com/mvfj5dh
• Create a Culture of Evaluation
http://tinyurl.com/asx7obb
• Six Keys to Successful Organizational Assessment
http://tinyurl.com/kd3ezou
