CSI LIBRARY OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT 2011

CSI LIBRARY OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT:

CSI LIBRARY OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT GOALS & IMPROVEMENTS

LIBRARY MISSION:

LIBRARY MISSION Mission Statement The mission of the CSI Library is: "To provide information resources and services that meet the needs of the College community and support the teaching, lifelong learning, and service functions of the College."

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 2.E Library and Information Resources 2.E.1 Consistent with its mission and core themes, the institution holds or provides access to library and information resources with an appropriate level of currency, depth, and breadth to support the institution’s mission, core themes, programs, and services, wherever offered and however delivered. 2.E.2 Planning for library and information resources is guided by data that include feedback from affected users and appropriate library and information resources faculty, staff, and administrators. 2.E.3 Consistent with its mission and core themes, the institution provides appropriate instruction and support for students , faculty, staff, administrators, and others (as appropriate) to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness in obtaining, evaluating, and using library and information resources that support its programs and services, wherever offered and however delivered. 2.E.4 The institution regularly and systematically evaluates the quality, adequacy, utilization, and security of library and information resources and services , including those provided through cooperative arrangements, wherever offered and however delivered.

LIBRARY AESTHETICS :

LIBRARY AESTHETICS Improved group study rooms New chairs New posters to brighten rooms New leather love seat in sitting area Computer areas & monitors cleaned & dusted Kept current with maintenance issues Cracks in walls repaired Carpets and upholstery cleaned

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Student computers upgraded to Windows 7 Worked hard to assist students with issues caused by the changes in networking for Fall 2010 semester Maintained close contact with IT department with networking issues 30 student computers were programmed with auto-start to be ready for students first thing every morning New scanning stations

STAFF TRAINING:

STAFF TRAINING Two-thirds of Library staff attended at least one training to upgrade skills Trainings include: Copyright Supervision Web 2.0 technologies Library legal issues Personal electronics in libraries Accreditation

WORKSHOPS OFFERED:

WORKSHOPS OFFERED Scanning documents and photos Interlibrary Loan online procedures Citation help One Note Windows 7 E-books Library Orientation/Information Literacy FY09 – 852 students served FY10 – 1065 students served

RESOURCES:

RESOURCES Cancelled “Safari Techbooks ” because lack of usage (FY 09 – 114 searches) Enhanced video c ollection with online video databases Films on Demand (July thru Nov 2010 - 2066 searches) Ethnographic Video Collection Dance Video

RESOURCES (cont.):

RESOURCES (cont.) Enhanced online music collection with online music databases American Music Jazz Music Contemporary World Music Added “Credo Reference” online print resources

RESOURCES (cont.):

RESOURCES (cont.) Increased DVD collection in relation to programs requests Breadmaking DVDs for Culinary program Various dance DVDs for new Dance program Classical concert DVDs for Music program

CAMPUS PARTICIPATION:

CAMPUS PARTICIPATION Dental Hygiene Accreditation Veterinary Technology Accreditation E-Learning Committee Career Fair Welcome Week Fair Library Flash Mob

LIBRARY CATALOG IMPROVEMENTS:

LIBRARY CATALOG IMPROVEMENTS Upgraded Symphony (library catalog system) E-book access via online library catalog BookMyne Library Catalog: App for iPod- iPhone - iPad App Added enhanced content to online Library Catalog Reviews Covers Video clips

EVALUATION METHODS:

EVALUATION METHODS Student Survey March/April 2010 Library Advisory Committee (April & October) Suggestion boxes (once a week) Monthly statistics for circulation, online usage, and gatecount /headcount. One-on-one interactions with students and faculty ACRL Metrics Benchmarking & Best Practices

STATISTICAL COMPARISON:

STATISTICAL COMPARISON FY09 Main/Fiction – 6,022 Gatecount – 179,482 FY10 Main/Fiction – 6,099 Gatecount – 195,973