Rachel Applegate
Educating Assessors: Preparing Librarians with Micro and Macro Skills
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
abstractx0d x0d objective examine fit libraries needs evaluation skills library education professional development opportunities many library position descriptions many areas library science education focus professional skills activities delivering information literacy designing programs managing resources positions parts positions areas education specifically address assessmentevaluation skills growth library assessment conference establishment arlassess listserv evidence indicates assessment skills increasingly importantx0d x0d method four bodies evidence examined prevalence assessment needs assessment education american library association core competencies job ads large public academic libraries professional development courses sessions offered american library association ala divisions state library associations course requirements contained alaaccredited masters library science mls programs x0d x0d results onethird job postings made mention evaluation responsibilities less 10 conference continuing education offerings addressed assessment skills addition management topic widespread requirement mls programs 78 research 58 assessment 15 far less common x0d x0d conclusions overall seems need assessmentevaluation skills structured offerings educate people developing skills addition roles changing professionallevel activities graduatedegreed librarians involve planning education assessment mls students need understand macro skills essential leadership current librarians need opportunities add skill sets