Best methods for evaluating educational impact: a comparison of the efficacy of commonly used measures of library instruction.
Objectives and Background: Libraries are increasingly called upon to demonstrate student learning outcomes and the tangible benefits of library educational programs. This study reviewed and compared the efficacy of traditionally used measures for assessing library instruction, examining the benefits...
| Publicado en: | Journal of the Medical Library Association Vol. 100; no. 4; pp. 258 - 270 |
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| Formato: | review tables/charts Journal Article |
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University of Pittsburgh, University Library System
Oct2012
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