Methods and tools for information literacy assessment: A collaborative project between university and upper secondary school libraries in Sweden

Methods and tools for information literacy assessment: A collaborative project between University and Upper Secondary School Libraries in Sweden

[email protected], Lund University [email protected], Gothenburg University LibraryLILAC, April 25, 2014

WHO ARE WE?

WHY THE NEED FOR A PROJECT ON ASSESSMENT?

• Structural as well as pedagogical motives• Lack of documentation on assessment within IL in Sweden

A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT

• 2 University Libraries and 1 Upper Secondary School Library• Financed by the National Library of

Sweden• Report and Toolbox (only in Swedish)

www.kb.se/bibliotek/Projektbidrag2/avslutade/Avslutade-2014/

THE PROCESS

• Phase 1: Literature review• Phase 2: Testing of tools• Phase 3: Dissemination

REFLECTIONS ON THE PROCESS

• The value of pilot studies• Involvement of colleagues• Problems• Limitations

THE RESULT – A TOOLBOX

• 7 groups of assessment methods• 26 tools• Practical tips and lessons from

the test phase• Tips for further reading

ASSESSMENT DOMAINS

• Attitudes• Knowledge• Behavior

Radcliff, C. J., Lee Jensen, M., Salem Jr., J. A., Burhanna, K. J., & Gedeon, J. A. (2007). A practical guide to information literacy assessment for academic librarians. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.

ADDED VALUE

• The benefits of collaboration• New perspectives

on teaching

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What are your experiences with assessment? Do you have any tips you want to share?www.polleverywhere.com/karinpettersson

HULEBÄCK UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL