It began as a record of physical products actually owned by the library and has expanded in recent years to include links to other collections. She stressed the importance of keeping remote users in mind. Boston University, Reporter We began by reviewing a few things from the morning session. The trick is being able to translate the information gained from assessment into improvements. There is a difference between teaching and learning, as well as between opinions about a class and achievement.
Information literacy is the goal.
The participants voted not to take the time to make a list of competencies, but rather to examine existing lists. Schaffner challenged us to look beyond the library. This curriculum evolved as survey courses were replaced with more specialized courses and distribution requirements either broadened among disciplines or disappeared. A participant asked if she saw any trend towards bringing back comprehensive exams. Schaffner was not aware of any such movement.