Getting
at Impact: evaluating the library/learning resource centre contribution
to teaching and learning
The aims of the course:
to distinguish between assessing the efficiency and the effectiveness
of services
to introduce an approach to:
clarifying library service/LRC objectives
identifying impact and achievement indicators for objectives
examining some possibilities for gathering relevant performance
and impact information
to consider the extent to which benchmarking on the basis of
impact is feasible.
Programme
-- Maximum Group Size :
30 --
09.30 Registration and coffee
10.00
From measuring efficiency to gauging effectiveness
Why impact is a slippery concept
Introducing the impact model
11.15 Coffee
Exploring success criteria
Formulating appropriate impact and achievement indicators
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Completing the cycle
Reviewing the indicators
Methods of gathering baseline data
Benchmarking on the basis of impact
15.30 Close
Reasons to attend.
The course is designed to help FE library service/LRC managers to
get to grips with the issues involved in assessing the impact of their
services on teaching and learning in the college. The approach is
equally applicable to core services and innovatory projects. The day
is designed to help participants move beyond traditional performance
indicators and to be able to demonstrate what difference their services
are making in the college. A small group approach will be used to
ensure that participants are able to concentrate on assessing the
impact of an aspect of their service that is of current importance
or concern. At the same time, participants will be able to assess
the usefulness of the approach to other aspects of their service.
Cost and Reservation
This course is offered on an in-house basis
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