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CHICAGO — The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "" by Mary Snyder Broussard, Rachel Hickoff-Cresko and Jessica Urick Oberlin.

Through 10 practical chapters, "Snapshots of Reality" works from the assumption that classroom-based assessment does not have to take away from invaluable instruction time, nor does it have to be an overwhelmingly complicated task. The book outlines the concept of formative assessment, “bite-sized” assessments that help the librarian get a snapshot of the students’ level of understanding in relation to the learning target(s). These mini-assessments are usually learning tools themselves and can be assessed quickly enough that can be adjusted on the spot to meet the immediate needs of learners.

"Snapshots of Reality" explores the adaptation of formative assessment theory into something that works for the library one-shot and more advanced instructor-librarian collaborations. It also includes three sections detailing 48 FAST (Formative Assessment Snapshot Technique) ideas for use before, during and after instruction sessions as well as a guided planning template to help librarians seamlessly bring formative assessment into the library classroom. This book is appropriate for all types of academic libraries, school libraries with strong information literacy program, and library and information school collections.

"Snapshots of Reality: A Practical Guide to Formative Assessment in Library Instruction" is available for purchase in , as an , and as a through the 91´«Ã½ Online Store; and by telephone order at (866) 746-7252 in the U.S. or (770) 442-8633 for international customers. Coming soon to Amazon in print and for Kindle.

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The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) is the higher education association for librarians. Representing more than 11,500 academic and research librarians and interested individuals, ACRL (a division of the 91´«Ã½) is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to help academic and research librarians learn, innovate and lead within the academic community. Founded in 1940, ACRL is committed to advancing learning and transforming scholarship. ACRL is on the Web at , Facebook at and Twitter at .