Call for
Proposals
We are soliciting chapter
proposals for our forthcoming ACRL book, The Community College Library:
Assessment with an anticipated publication date of Fall 2021. With
1,167 public and independent community colleges across the United States,
community colleges are educating nearly half of the undergraduates in the
nation. Community colleges serve a unique student population including
high school students, first-generation students, parents, veterans, homeless
students, returning students, those looking to transfer to a four-year
university, those seeking technical vocational skills, and many more. This
series aims to highlight the work, dedication, challenges, and innovation
occurring in community college libraries across the country.
Focus of the
Book:
This edited volume will present
chapters written by community college librarians leading assessment efforts
across the United States. Assessment is necessary for understanding and
demonstrating the library’s impact on student success. For community college
libraries, assessment of Student Learning Outcomes or Service Unit Outcomes are
also necessary for activities like program review and accreditation. This book
will compile examples of practical, effective strategies and projects for community
college library assessment activities.
Possible topics:
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Developing an assessment plan
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Writing effective program reviews or self-evaluations
·
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes or Service Unit Outcomes
·
Instructional assessment (one-shot, credit, or non-credit bearing)
·
Library services and resources assessment
·
Assessment projects (Re-writing SLO/SUOs, data visualization,
etc.)
·
Using assessment tools
Don’t see an
assessment topic here that you would like to write about? That’s okay!
We want you to submit your proposal! If you have
any questions contact the editors at thecclibrary@gmail.com to discuss how your idea may fit within this book’s scope.
Proposal Guidelines:
Interested authors are invited to
submit a proposal and fill out the short online proposal form. The form will
require:
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Author names, job titles, and institutional affiliations
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A working chapter title
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An abstract up to 500 words
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A current CV
Proposals are due by November 15,
2019 and must be submitted via online form: https://sites.google.com/view/thecclibrary/
Acceptance
·
Contributors will be notified of their status (acceptance or
rejection) by January 5, 2020
·
Completed chapters will be approximately 2,500 - 4,000 words in
length excluding endnotes and bibliography.
Timeline
● The first
draft of chapters will be due May 30, 2020 and final draft on August 18, 2020
● Projected
publication date: Fall 2021
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Kaela Casey, Librarian, Ventura
College
Janet Pinkley, Head of Access
Services, CSU Channel Islands, and Adjunct Librarian, Ventura College
