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.
Roster
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 .