The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is committed to supporting and developing outcomes-based measures to assist libraries in moving beyond inputs and outputs in order to better demonstrate library impact on research, teaching and learning. Through the delivery of assessment-related programming, information sharing, and support for relevant research, CARL supports members as they use outcomes-based evidence to establish the research library’s return on investment or other measures of its value.
It is with this strategic initiative in mind that CARL and Ryerson University invite you to participate in the Canadian Library Assessment Workshop (CLAW) which will take place in Toronto on October 17 & 18, 2013. This workshop will be of interest to all academic and research libraries engaged in assessment. The program includes:
Idea Generation Sessions led by leaders in the field of assessment covering topics such as assessing information literacy programs, assessing the impact of the library on research and communicating assessment
“Assessment 101,” a facilitated half day session devoted to best practices and assessment basics
An overview of CARL statistics reporting
Contributed posters and a networking reception
Keynote speaker Myles Harrison, Marketing Strategist and Analyst, author of everyday analyticsblog
Participants will leave the workshop with tangible and practical ideas to take back to their libraries. Registration is limited to 50.
> CLAW Program Committee
Liz Hayden (Chair), Assessment Librarian, University of Ottawa
Linda Bedwell, User-Experience & Assessment Librarian, Dalhousie University
Chelsea Garside, Assessment and Statistics Analyst, University of Victoria
Vivian Lewis, Acting University Librarian, McMaster University
Katherine McColgan, Program and Administrative Officer, Canadian Association of Research Libraries
Dana Thomas, Evaluation & Assessment Librarian, Ryerson University
> At A Glance
Thursday, October 17
8:00am–1:00pm
9:00am–10:30am
Registration
Statistical Survey of Canadian Academic and Research Libraries (simultaneous webcast)
10:30am–11:00am
Break
11:00am–12:00pm
Keynote Speaker: Myles Harrison, Marketing Strategist and Analyst, author of everyday analytics blog
12:00pm–1:15pm
Lunch
1:15pm–2:30pm
Assessment 101
2:30pm–2:45pm
Break
2:45pm–4:00pm
Assessment 101 continues
5:00pm–7:00pm
Reception and Poster Session
Friday, October 18
8:00am–9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am–10:30am
Idea Generation Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: Developing an Information Literacy Assessment Plan: Process and Product
Session 2: Assessing the Impact of the Library on Research
10:30am–10:45am
Break
10:45am–12:00pm
Idea Generation Concurrent Sessions continue
12:00pm–1:15pm
Lunch
1:15pm–2:30pm
Exploring the Frontier of Electronic Resources Assessment
2:30pm–2:45pm
Break
2:45pm–4:00pm
Getting the Message Out: Creating A Multi-Directional Approach to Communicating Assessment
4:00pm–4:15pm
Working Together and Closing Remarks
> CLAW Keynote Speaker
Myles Harrison Marketing Strategist and Analyst, author of everyday analytics blog
As long as he can remember he has always loved two things – math & writing. As a blogger at everyday analytics, his blog about self-tracking, data visualization, and the analytics of everyday life, he is lucky enough to have found a way to combine these two things he loves.
Myles received his applied mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo in 2006 and currently works in consulting in web analytics at SapientNitro, one of Canada’s largest digital marketing agencies. Previously he was employed in systems analysis in the financial sector, as well as by the federal government doing mathematical modeling and numerical computer programming in the field of geophysics.
In his spare time he enjoys sailing, the outdoors, and spending time up north with his family.
This session will review the changes made to the annual statistics collection survey, discuss the philosophy behind that changes and what purpose the statistics have to the Canadian academic community. The session will be webcast and will provide an opportunity to review and discuss definitions and collection methodologies to help guide the 2013-2014 collection year.
Cathy Maskell, Associate Dean of the Library, University of Windsor
Lecture Hall, Ted Rogers School of Management
10:30am–11:00am
Break Sponsored by
11:00am–12:00pm
Keynote Speaker: Myles Harrison, Marketing Strategist and Analyst, author of everyday analyticsblogLecture Hall, Ted Rogers School of Management
In a small group discussion format, Library Assessment basics will be introduced, including best practices, training and professional development opportunities, how to organize assessment activities at your library, and some real-life examples from the field.
Shailoo Bedi, Director Academic Commons and Strategic Assessment, University of Victoria
Aaron Lupton, Electronic Resources Librarian, York University
Cara Commons, Room 1-148, Ted Rogers School of Management
2:30pm–2:45pm
Break
2:45pm–4:00pm
Assessment 101 continues
5:00pm–7:00pm
Reception and Poster Session
Join us at the end of the day for a networking and sharing opportunity. There will be a poster session in the reception area. Posters will feature a variety of assessment projects
Library, 4th Floor Lobby
Friday, October 18
8:00am–9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am–10:30am
Idea Generation Concurrent Sessions
During the facilitated discussions, attendees will formulate an assessment plan. The session will include real-life examples for each assessment topic.
Goal: Each attendee will leave the session with a draft assessment plan (workable ideas/solutions/matrix) for how to approach their chosen library assessment topic.
Session 1: Developing an Information Literacy Assessment Plan: Process and Product
Participants will leave with a framework for an information literacy assessment plan designed to progress and sustain continuous information literacy program improvement.
Participants will:
Map critical initiatives and documents impacting information literacy at their campus onto an information literacy assessment plan template in order to reflect the strategic directions of their institution.
Identify the level of learning outcomes needed in order to enable evaluation and implementation of the plan.
Identify how the plan needs to be supported in order to achieve continuous program improvement.
Cory Laverty, Head, Education Library, Queen’s University
Nasser Saleh, Head, Engineering and Science Library, Queen’s University
Cara Commons, Room 1-148, Ted Rogers School of Management
Session 2: Developing a plan to assess the impact of the Library on research being done at the institution Presentation │Handout Participants will leave with the framework for an assessment plan designed to assess the impact of the library on research being done at the institution. Participants will:
Identify metrics
Create a metrics matrix
Conceive an action plan
Liz Hayden, Assessment Librarian, University of Ottawa
Allison Sivak, Assessment Librarian,
University of Alberta
Lecture Hall, Ted Rogers School of Management
10:30am–10:45am
Break
10:45am–12:00pm
Idea Generation Sessions continue
12:00pm–1:15pm
Lunch
1:15pm–2:30pm
Exploring the Frontier of Electronic Resources Assessment
The world of electronic resources assessment is evolving at a dizzying pace. Join us in this interactive workshop for an overview of the current landscape of electronic resources assessment including standards, tools and projects. We will highlight case studies, review recent applications from the field, and provide participants with the opportunity for individual reflection and discussion.
Dana Thomas, Evaluation & Assessment Librarian, Ryerson University
Anne Smithers, Collections Assessment Librarian, Queen’s University
Klara Maidenberg, Assessment and Evaluation & Virtual Reference Services Librarian, Scholars Portal, Ontario Council of University Libraries
Cara Commons, Room 1-148, Ted Rogers School of Management
2:30pm–2:45pm
Break
2:45pm–4:00pm
Getting the Message Out: Creating A Multi-Directional Approach to Communicating Assessment Even the most effective assessment program is meaningless if no one knows about it. Learn effective techniques for sharing the results of your assessment efforts with your library’s leadership group and with staff colleagues. Explore strategies for communicating the results of your work to the larger campus and beyond.
Vivian Lewis, University Librarian,
McMaster University
