Objectives: 2a | 2b | 2c | 2d

Intended Educational (Student), Research or Service Outcomes, Administrative Objectives or Expected Results (In this section, clearly articulate the expected results related to each goal. Try to make the objectives results-oriented). It is best to specify the objectives for each goal--e.g., Goal 1 may have two objectives labeled as Objective 1a and Objective 1b)

• Performance Criteria/Indicators for Success —  Information competent users will be able to:
  • Select an online catalog, Internet search engine, or commercial database according to the type of information source needed or specified time frame
  • Construct strategies for advanced searches utilizing limiting features, truncation, proximity searching, relevance weights and other advanced techniques according to the finding tool used
  • Critically evaluate citations retrieved or material accessed in full-text and determine whether or not the search strategies should be modified further
• Performance Activities 
  • Students will complete at least one session of advanced, discipline-specific library instruction conducted by a librarian or a database vendor
  • Distance learners will complete an online tutorial on advanced search techniques 
• Methods of Assessment 
  • Pre- and Post-Tests 
• Use of Findings
  • Revise online modules
  • Adjust onsite pedagogy
  • Prepare additional help guides 
• Feedback Channel and Assessment Timeline
  • Teaching librarian - at end of session or semester
  • Student
  • Library-faculty assessment committee
  • Library administrators
  • University Assessment Committee
  • University administrators