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The role of the library is necessarily dependent upon the educational objectives of the institution. Frequently, these are unstated or inadequate. The role identi- ed for libraries in traditional higher education has not been transferred to the thinking about the external mode of study. Issues and trends in higher education have direct impact on the missions and outcomes of academic libraries and their institution and require careful attention. Current concerns in higher education include increasing demands for accountability within the academy; expectation for outcomes based assessment of learning and programs.
Designed speci cally to address the library's role in education, this book provides guidance on performing assessment at academic institutions that will serve to improve teaching e ectiveness and prove library's impact on student learning outcomes and thereby demonstrate library's value. Libraries must demonstrate their value and document their contributions to overall institutional e ectiveness and be prepared to address changes in higher education.
