GLC GLC - Georgia Librarian Assessment and Evaluation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the term 'action research' mean in the context of library program improvement?
- Researching action-adventure book collections
- A librarian-conducted study to improve professional practice (Correct answer)
- Annual review of library policies
- Student-led research on current events
Correct answer: A librarian-conducted study to improve professional practice
Action research is a reflective process where practitioners investigate their own practice to improve outcomes.
Question 2: A librarian tracks the number of student visits per month. This is an example of which type of library data?
- Qualitative data
- Anecdotal data
- Quantitative data (Correct answer)
- Summative data
Correct answer: Quantitative data
Counting visits produces numerical data, which is quantitative in nature.
Question 3: Which assessment approach involves collecting student work samples over time to show growth?
- Portfolio assessment (Correct answer)
- Standardized testing
- Exit ticket assessment
- Peer assessment
Correct answer: Portfolio assessment
Portfolio assessment compiles student work over time to document learning progress and development.
Question 4: What is a 'needs assessment' in library program planning?
- A budget request form submitted to the principal
- A process to identify gaps between current and desired program states (Correct answer)
- A checklist of required library supplies
- An inventory of student reading levels
Correct answer: A process to identify gaps between current and desired program states
A needs assessment systematically identifies what is lacking so that planning can close the gap between current and ideal states.
Question 5: Which organization publishes standards most relevant to evaluating U.S. school library programs?
- ALA
- AASL (Correct answer)
- ACRL
- SLA
Correct answer: AASL
AASL (American Association of School Librarians) publishes the National School Library Standards used to evaluate K-12 library programs.
Question 6: An exit ticket asking students to name one research strategy they learned is an example of what?
- Summative assessment
- Norm-referenced assessment
- Formative assessment (Correct answer)
- Criterion-referenced assessment
Correct answer: Formative assessment
Exit tickets are brief formative assessments used during or after instruction to check for understanding in real time.
GLC GLC - Georgia Librarian Assessment and Evaluation 2
What does the term 'action research' mean in the context of library program improvement?