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Information Literacy as a Student Learning Outcome: The Perspective of Institutional Accreditation
This nationwide analysis documents how institutions of higher education are responding to demands for accountability and transparency by implementing and assessing learning goals for information literacy.
Stakeholders in higher education across the country―including students, parents, research and policy organizations, and government agencies―are demanding greater accountability and transparency from institutions in how they are promoting quality and improvement in colleges and universities. Indeed, as the cost of tuition rises, colleges and universities as well as the organizations which accredit them are coming under increased scrutiny. Logically, student learning outcomes, assessment, and accreditation are all constantly under the magnifying glass.
Information Literacy as a Student Learning The Perspective of Institutional Accreditation fills a gap in the current literature by inspecting how institutions nationwide are fulfilling accreditation standards in the area of information literacy. While the bulk of the book looks at institutions accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, all six of the regional accreditation areas are addressed. The author also conducted campus visits and interviews at selected institutions in order to provide a more in-depth analysis of these institutions' programs for information literacy.
Stakeholders in higher education across the country―including students, parents, research and policy organizations, and government agencies―are demanding greater accountability and transparency from institutions in how they are promoting quality and improvement in colleges and universities. Indeed, as the cost of tuition rises, colleges and universities as well as the organizations which accredit them are coming under increased scrutiny. Logically, student learning outcomes, assessment, and accreditation are all constantly under the magnifying glass.
Information Literacy as a Student Learning The Perspective of Institutional Accreditation fills a gap in the current literature by inspecting how institutions nationwide are fulfilling accreditation standards in the area of information literacy. While the bulk of the book looks at institutions accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, all six of the regional accreditation areas are addressed. The author also conducted campus visits and interviews at selected institutions in order to provide a more in-depth analysis of these institutions' programs for information literacy.
300 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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March 22, 2016
Because its publishing date is pre-Framework, the study is starting to show its age in obvious ways. However, the overall principle behind Saunders' study and insights is still relevant. It is a thorough work that covers most of the questions involved with an information literacy program such as assessment, collaboration, and leadership. My biggest criticism is that all her case studies focus on successful programs, and I think that incorporating a struggling institution could be just as insightful for us to learn. Despite this, it provides a good place to think critically about how your institution is incorporating information literacy and how the library supports/advocates it.
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