Higher Education Outcomes Assessment for the Twenty-First Century

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This book discusses recent trends in outcomes assessment, examines how state governments are reshaping the national discussion with higher education, and explains how libraries must respond to these changes. Higher Education Outcomes Assessment for the Twenty-first Century focuses on recent developments in outcomes assessment, especially from the perspectives of the federal government and state governments, as well as foundations concerned about the state of higher education. The authors identify the significant changes that these stakeholders call forinformation that academic librarians and anyone following outcomes assessment need to be aware ofand interpret the discussions to identify implications for libraries. Building upon the foundation of knowledge presented in the previous two Libraries Unlimited Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education titles, this book provides readers with up-to-date coverage of topics such as the emerging metrics used to define student and institutional success; the increased importance of accountability and the need to compare and assess the performance of programs and institutions rather than individual courses; and the shift in prioritizing student outcomes over student learning outcomes. The authors also spotlight the critical need for libraries to fit their role within the national discussion and suggest ways in which library managers and directors can play a role in redirecting the discussion to their benefit.

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Offering practical and theory-based ideas and insights for implementation, activities, and advocating for the place of information literacy and libraries in outcomes assessment for the 21st-century, this title is recommended for academic library professionals. * ARBA *

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Peter Hernon, PhD, is professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Simmons College, Boston, MA. Robert E. Dugan is dean of libraries at University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL. Candy Schwartz, PhD, is professor at Simmons College, Boston, MA, in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science.