ACRL Threshold Achievement Test for Information Literacy (TATIL) Editorial Board

Charge

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The editorial board is charged to serve in an advisory capacity to ACRL staff regarding Threshold Achievement Test for Information Literacy (TATIL) resources, content, and investments.

Special Tasks:

  • Review the TATIL test questions on an annual basis.
  • Significant updates will be needed when the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education is updated on 5-year intervals.
  • Consult with other ACRL Committees, specifically Student Learning and Information Literacy and Value of Academic Libraries Committee, as needed.
  • Review feedback from TATIL users in order to:
  • Advise on creation and revision of resources.
  • Advise on development of new online or in-person training materials.
  • Advise on investment and prioritization of improvements and new features in the tool.

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Resources

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Composition

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The Threshold Achievement Test for Information Literacy (TATIL) Editorial Board composition requires:

  • 1 chair, typically the previous year’s vice-chair.
  • 1 vice-chair who serves a one-year term as vice chair and one year term as chair.
  • 6-8 members in addition to chair and ex-officio members with appointments staggered to provide continuity.
  • Members should ideally represent the main institution types (community colleges, baccalaureate-granting colleges, master’s granting institutions, doctoral-granting universities, and independent research libraries).
  • Two-year terms for members.
  • Members to serve no more than two consecutive terms, except for the chair, who may serve up to two terms after assuming the chair but no more than a total of six years on the board. The chair is appointed from among regular members of the board by the Publications Coordinating Committee.
  • Members should include those who are:
    • Familiar with TATIL to ensure they are familiar with the intent and functionality of the system.
    • Have broad knowledge of assessment and information literacy.
  • Editorial Board criteria is detailed in the .
  • Additional appointments at the discretion of the Publications Coordinating Committee.
Origin

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The ACRL Board of Directors, at its June 24, 2023, ACRL Board of Directors Meeting II approved the Threshold Achievement Test for Information Literacy (TATIL) Editorial Board.

Staff Liaison

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Gena Parsons-Diamond

Program Officer

Association of College & Research Libraries

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225 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 1300

Chicago, IL 60601-7616

Work: 312-280-2512

Email: gparsonsdiamond@ala.org

Get Involved

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Volunteers will need to complete the Committee service that begins July 1. More information, including volunteer deadlines and requirements, can be found on the .