Library Assessment Sources

Library Infographic, 2024

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Archives Statistics Sheet
IPEDS Academic Library Survey (ALS) Data submitted April 2024 (includes Interlibrary Loan statistics)
IPEDS Data for Library Spending per FTE and Library Staff per FTE
Library Instruction Satisfaction Survey, 2023-2024 (sessions taught in 2023-2024)
Library Instruction Satisfaction Survey, 2020-2024 (retrospective 2020-2024)
Library Satisfaction Survey, Spring 2024
Reference Statistics by Week and Semester
Virtual Reference (AskUs 24/7) Satisfaction Surveys
Virtual Reference Use Statistics 2023
Virtual Reference Use Statistics 2024

Current Assessment Projects

Franciscan Institute Library Collection and Services

Middle States Required Documentation Related to Libraries, 14th edition of the Standards

Information related to these areas is currently being written and will be posted during Fall Semester 2024.

STANDARD III, Criterion 4.

• Description of the nature and breadth of library/learning resources available on-site, at branch campuses, additional locations, and other instructional sites, and electronically, with documentation that resources take into account all instructional locations and formats
• Total library FTE staff (Available in IPEDS): 12 (5.0 Librarians, 2.0 Other Staff, 5.0 Student Assistants)
  • Data on Library Holdings
    • Total physical library collections (Available in IPEDS-Academic Libraries Survey): 419,527
    • Total electronic library collections: 280,938  
• Policies and procedures for how the institution provides for access to and utilization of a broad range of library/learning and other information resources to support its academic programs, learners, and faculty
• Evidence of regular assessment of the implementation of policies and procedures, with consideration of results and appropriate follow-up
• Description of the nature and scope of bibliographic instruction, information literacy, and other programs for educating students and faculty in the use of information resources
• Copies of formal agreements with other institutions for the use of their information resources and/or reference service

STANDARD VI, Criterion 10.

Comprehensive plans for facilities, equipment, and supplies

• Description of physical facilities, including space for instruction, library, student support services, and administrative services