Introduction | Seven SLO for Library Program | SLO assessment matrix | Assessment tools | Findings

Introduction

PURPOSE: This website reports Cuyamaca College Library faculty's attempt to develop SLO's for the Library Program. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are explicit statements describing abilities (not attitudes) that a student will be able to demonstrate as a result) of his or her engagement in a particular lesson.

MISSION: Cuyamaca College Library has endorsed a mission for students to recognize the need for information, find it on-line and in-print, evaluate it, and use it in academic and vocational settings. This is what became known as “Information Competency” or IC.  A definition has emerged: Information competency is a set of skills that require the  student to recognize when information is needed and to be able to locate, evaluate, and use the needed information. We do this by providing the best library instruction (via reference desk and library orientations), evaluating quality of access to databases and collections, and examining library customer relations services.

Library Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
     The Library plans to develop assessment tools for three (3) program areas:1) library instruction and reference program 2) library collection of print and non-print sources that support learning, teaching, and research for students and faculty 3) library circulation and technical program services. The Library has identified seven (7) program student learning outcomes, created an assessment plan matrix.

Library Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
In addition, the Library has identified course level SLOs for its stand along course called LIR 110.
 

Please contact Jeri Resto , librarian, for more information.