NicoleWhite

>  The Susie Mclure Library on the campus of American Baptist College offers services to a very unique student body of traditional and non-traditional students. The library is located in a high traffic area. Day and night courses are held there. The library provides two computer labs and wireless service throughout the building. The point of the assessment was to discover if students were aware of library resources and was there a greater need for online resources. > The library is currently undergoing renovations. Technology upgrades and aesthetic issues are being addressed. The library should prioritize getting a security and check out system.
 * Plan of Action for American Baptist College Library
 * 1) 1. Library Instruction: Half the students taking the survey said they had received instruction regarding research tips or training. Half the students did not use any libraries to check out books. Only a third of the students used online sources to read books. The majority of the students surveyed said they were confident in their ability to verify sources. The course of action in library instruction is to collaborate with professor especially early on in student’s career to provide researching tips. The library should also have a page on the website listing the types of services offered.
 * 2) 2. Online Resources: The majority of the students owned or had access to tablets or e-readers. Recently, the library put their book catalogue on-line but a great deal of students did not know that these services are offered. Converting the reference section to an online resource would greatly benefit students. Increases in online sources should include periodicals, databases, and books. Computer’s home page should bring students directly to a library info page and online resources.