Resources for External Review Panelists
The next ERP training session will be held during ALA's 2010 Annual Conference in Washington, DC. More information will be available in spring of 2010.
Become a member of the External Review Panel (ERP) pool!
The Office for Accreditation seeks library and information professionals with an interest in providing quality assurance for ALA Accreditation of master’s level library and information studies programs to participate in the accreditation process as External Review Panelists. External Review Panelists need not be ALA members. Please see ERP service information for timeline, responsibilities, and typical activities.
Please note, established panelists should submit their contact information changes to accred@ala.org.
General information
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Guidelines for the External Review Panel (Section III of Accreditation Process, Policies and Procedures)
Accreditation standards, policies, and procedures
1992 and 2008 Standards for Accreditation and Accreditation Process, Policies and Procedures. Includes Excel spreadsheets of the Standards with numbered paragraphs and space for notes.
Additional information and resources for assigned panelists
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Accreditation training site - The information in this website was prepared through the collaborative effort of 15 accrediting agencies to give you an overview of the steps involved in accrediting academic programs at colleges, schools and universities. It will provide you with information and activities to help you learn what you need to participate on a site team or even prepare you for an accreditation visit at your institution.
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Expense reimbursement form, revised January, 2009 (pdf)
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Expense reimbursement form, revised January, 2009 (Excel spreadsheet)