2001 March 21 Suffolk University's Mission Statement places students at the center of its efforts and value structure, and emphasizes academic excellence through teaching, based on the application of theory and research to practice and public service. Conducting student learning outcomes assessments is intended and designed to improve library services. The results from our outcomes assessment efforts may not be able to stand up to scientific scrutiny, but it should be able to give the staff of the Mildred F. Sawyer Library a basis for informed judgment on which instructional methodologies work and which do not work.
Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning.
It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning. Each of these groups may, in turn, by evaluated by level of achievement. In addition, the Sawyer Library recommends dozens of Web sites and includes links to them on electronic help guides. Students learn that high-quality resources can be found by using our collections and guides.