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Standard II: Student Learning Programs and Support Services: 2B.3

Library and Learning Support Services

2B.3

"The institution evaluates library and other learning support services to assure their adequacy in meeting identified student needs. Evaluation of these services includes evidence that they contribute to the attainment of student learning outcomes. The institution uses the results of these evaluations as the basis for improvement."

Sources of Evidence

  • Surveys and other evaluation instruments that are used to determine effectiveness of library and learning support services;
  • Program review reports of library and learning support services;
  • In the program review reports, institutional student achievement data or select program or course data that show library or learning support services’ impact on student learning and student achievement;
  • Special reports that evaluate library or learning support services’ impact on student learning and student achievement;
  • And/or other documents that demonstrate the institution is aligned with this Standard.

Review Criteria

  1. The institution uses methods to evaluate its library and other learning support services.
  2. The evaluation assesses use, access, and relationship of the services to intended student learning.
  3. The evaluation includes input by faculty, staff and students.
  4. The college regularly evaluates the impact that learning support services have on student learning.

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