[LIBRARYDIR] Seeking a Consultant for a Fall 2018 Library Audit: Clover Park

[Jane Blume]

Eric Palo is a possibility.

From: LIBRARYDIR <librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> On Behalf Of Vivienne Mcclendon
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2018 11:12 PM
To: an open discussion list for WA CTC Library Directors <librarydir at lists.ctc.edu>
Subject: [LIBRARYDIR] Seeking a Consultant for a Fall 2018 Library Audit: Clover Park


Deans,

Dr. Loveless-Morris at Clover Park is seeking an SBCTC experienced library director/dean to perform an audit of the CP library early in the Fall 2018 quarter. This would be an intensive job for a month-long review. The timing and intensity leave out most of us. I asked Mindy if she had any suggestions and she had these names to suggest:



Sharon Simes

Wai Fong Lee

Paula Doherty



As well as suggesting that perhaps Judy Loveless-Morris might have a chat with Deb Gilchrist for some direction and a greater sense of scope.



Do you all agree, have other names to suggest, know if these ladies would even be willing or available? And if yes, perhaps you could share with me their contact info?  Or, it would be fine if you wanted to send this message on to any one of them you might know personally.



Thanks for your ideas! Hope summer is treating you well,

Vivienne


Dr. Vivienne McClendon
Dean, Library & eLearning
Bellevue College  |  425-564-3056<tel:425-564-3056>  | vivienne.mcclendon at bellevuecollege.edu <http://vivienne.mcclendon@bellevuecollege.edu>



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From: Loveless-Morris, Judy <Judy.Loveless-Morris at cptc.edu<mailto:Judy.Loveless-Morris at cptc.edu>>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2018 7:37 PM
To: Vivienne Mcclendon
Subject: Can you help with auditing CPTC's library?

Greetings Vivienne.
My name is Judy Loveless-Morris, and I am the new academic dean for Clover Park Technical College.  As the dean for this area, oversight for the library is one of my responsibilities.  Our library is designed to be a comprehensive learning resource center, and includes an open computer lab, elearning, tutoring services for students, and professional development for faculty (Teaching & Learning).  Our institution will embark on its first year of Guided Pathways, with an intentional focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.  This has presented a great opportunity for CPTC to assess the library and its respective services.
I am writing to see if you, or anyone on the Library Leadership Council might be able to assist me in identifying an external body/group that could perform an audit.  Ideally, I would like the audit to cover the first 28 days of Fall quarter, to be completed before the end of October.  I apologize for the short notice, but I just started on July 23rd.  Ultimately, I would like to use the audit to inform our Guided Pathways plan, due January 2019.
The goal of the library audit is to identify strengths of the library (and its related services), as well as, uncover deficiencies.  Specifically, the objectives of the audit would include:



  *   Identifying potential shortcomings in our collection.  Possibly identifying (1) factors that drive demand for library services, and the (2) effectiveness of purchase decisions.


  *   Examining the effectiveness of the resources offered through the library, including, professional development, tutoring, open labs, and elearning, and respective areas, and their  alignment to the college's mission through (1) observing resources/services offered to students and faculty, (2) interviewing the faculty and staff that administer these services, (3) collecting data related to attendance and use of resources (4) comparing these student/faculty resources with similar resources offered by peer colleges.



  *   Conducting surveys or focus groups to identify ways to improve the library, so that we can better serve students and faculty, and increase demand of the library and its related services.



  *   Observing every hour of library operations for the full, specified time period, recording (1) patron interaction with staff and faculty (2) headcount of visitors that enter and exit the facility, and (3) how students and faculty utilize the facility and its related services (the timing--Fall quarter would be taken into context, and how the data from this audit may compare to other quarters).


  *   Interviewing and observing library employees to identify potential improvements to the library's operation and services.


  *   Observing processes or duties performed by librarians, clerks, faculty, and staff, as well as, reviewing documented policies and procedures and operations manuals to identify opportunities to increase efficiency or operational effectiveness.


  *   Examining applicable financial aid and performance reports and data.


I realize these are lofty goals, but would really like to see the library become a hub for students and faculty, and also be thoughtful in implementing change (where necessary) so that the library/resource center can be an integral part of student success.  Please let me know if you might be able offer any assistance/guidance.



Thank you,

Judy

Dr, Judy Loveless-Morris (pronouns: she/her)
Dean for Academic Instruction
Clover Park Technical College: Educating tomorrow's workforce.
Bldg. 19, Rm. 105E * 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW * Lakewood, WA 98499 * T: 253-589-6004
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