Maximizing Local and National Assessment for Evidence-Based Librarianship

Abstract

A few months ago I was riveted by an in-house presentation disseminating results from a 2008 survey of computing by Penn State University faculty, students, and staff.I couldn't help but think that RUSQ readers would also find the Penn State data interesting, especially comparisons with national survey data.I invited one of the presenters (Loanne Snavely) to collaborate with Ellysa Stern Cahoy on an article that would share data from this survey as well as another locally executed survey.Both of these surveys represent a library partnership with other campus units.Additionally, I asked the authors to provide advice on how other libraries can replicate what Penn State has done in this area, and to demonstrate the importance of national and local technology-focused surveys for assessment.

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