Accreditation - Hartnell College!!

Institutional Self Evaluation – 12-05-12
II.C.2
The institution evaluates library and other learning support services to assure their
adequacy in meeting identified student needs. Evaluation of these services provides
evidence that they contribute to the achievement of student learning outcomes. The
institution uses the results of these evaluations as the basis for improvement.
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Descriptive Summary
The library regularly and systematically evaluates services and collections to ensure that they
support the learning needs of students and faculty. In Spring 2009, the librarians established a
calendar of assessments. A minimum of one assessment is conducted each semester. (II.C.1)
The results of these assessments are used to make decisions about library purchases, services
and policies. Student and faculty comments on the surveys provide the librarians and library
staff with necessary feedback to continue good service and make improvements and changes
where they are needed.
Self Evaluation
The library completed the initial cycle of assessments and now has started a new assessment
cycle. Much information is available from these assessments, and, as a result of the
Circulation/Reserve Services survey, added copies of textbooks were purchased for the
reserve collection in high use disciplines.
The library continues to assess services and collections each semester, and works to improve
the study and discussion of the results of these assessments among library staff. Future
changes and improvements will continue to be based on information gained from the
assessment results.
The college meets this standard.
Planning Agenda
None.
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