UL Assessment

Data-Informed Decision Making:

The Library establishes a holistic program of systematic, ongoing assessment in order to better understand the needs of our users, support budgetary decision making, and envision the future of library resources, programs, and services. The library uses data to inform, not necessarily drive, decision making.

Performance Indicators

1. The Library's program of assessment is aligned with the strategic priorities of the Library, campus, and university.
2. Library personnel intentionally manage and steward data about our work to reduce barriers to use by library personnel.
3. Library personnel gather qualitative and quantitative input from both external and internal stakeholders.
4. Library personnel assess existing resources, programs, and services to inform resource allocation and improvement or continuation decisions.
5. Assessment is built in to the development of new programs and services to enable rapid iteration and innovation.
6. Library personnel share data analysis about our work to demonstrate our value to stakeholders and/or report on decision making. 

Outcome: Library Special Collections are processed in a timely manner.

Criteria: X% of collections are processed within a timeframe of X% after acquisition.

Evidence: Volume (in cubic feet) processed by two Archives Specialists per year

Responsible Unit/Area: Special Collections

Assessment Year: TBD

FY 2021 Results: Unable to assess in 20-21.

Discussion: This is an important number to get, but we will need to wait and possibly do it on a 3 or 5-year cycle.