Value of Academic Libraries: Initiatives and Learning Opportunities
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Since 2009, the Board of Directors of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has been working to determine how best to help members demonstrate the value of academic libraries to the academy. ACRL is interested in developing research that will support advocacy efforts for libraries with decision-makers and funders in higher education. After an invitational meeting in July 2009, ACRL took the first step of issuing a for a comprehensive review of the quantitative and qualitative literature, methodologies and best practices currently in place for demonstrating the value of academic libraries. Subsequently, to carry out this work. In April 2011 ACRL adopted a new with the Value of Academic Libraries (VAL) as one of three goal areas and in May of that year the Board charged the .
Learn more about current VAL initiatives and learning oportunities below and visit the VAL publications page for more information on research reports from past initiatives.
Learning Analytics Toolkit
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Developed by the ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Committee, the ACRL Learning Analytics Toolkit is a freely available professional development resource that library professionals can use to learn more about learning analytics and how they intersect with academic libraries.
Online Learning
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ACRL’s Online Learning program provides a unique opportunity to participate in professional development events that are focused on practical, tangible topics to meet the demands of your schedule and budget. Check out our archive of recordings of past webcasts covering Value of Academic Libraries topics. For a full listing of ACRL's Online Learning opportunities, visit our Conferences and Online Learning page.
