Assessment and Research Committee
Charge
The Assessment and Research Committee serves as the research arm for LITA and advises the LITA Board on recommendations based on data from reports and trends over time. Specific tasks include: to create structures that are implemented across LITA for the gathering of data; to perform environmental scans that inform the development and implementation of strategic plans; to create and execute an assessment calendar; to collect metrics of activity and demographic data from committees and interest groups; to maintain historical data; to analyze collected data and post survey results to the LITA website.
Roster
Displaying active committee roster as of 07/01/2014. Last retrieved on 05/22/2013. Members can log in to view full contact information for committee members.
Resources
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LITA 7 Measures Survey (conducted May 2008)
Survey Results (Survey Monkey) -
LITA Research Workshop (January 11, 2008)
Attendees: LITA Board; LITA Assessment and Research Committee;
and Committee Chairs Coordinator
Lead by: Robin Wedewer (Tecker Consultants)
Results: LITA Strategic Research Plan -
Assessment and Research Task Force (2006-07)
Task Force Final Report (2007 ALA Midwinter Meeting)
Public Posts from ALA Connect
- Assessment and Research
- LITA Assessment and Research Committee Meeting Minutes Saturday, June 23, 2012
- Assessment and Research Committee (LITA)
- ARC Meeting Minutes--Midwinter 2012
- LITA Data Dashboard 2011 (submitted at MW 2012)
- Assessment and Research Committee (LITA)
- Introduction - Board Liaison
- LITA Assessment and Research Committee Minutes--Annual 2011
- Assessment & Research Committee Documents and Minutes
- LITA Assessment & Research Committee Minutes--Midwinter 2011
Composition
The Assessment and Research Committee typically consists of about 10 members, appointed from LITA membership. Committee members serve 2 year terms and are led by the committee chair.
Origin
The Assessment and Research Committee began as a task force in 2006. The Spring 2006 Executive/Budget Review Committee Minutes note the initial proposal for the task force was submitted by Bonnie Postlethwaite, LITA President. "Reviewed a proposal from Bonnie to establish a Research Task Force charged with 'recommending an ongoing implementation and evaluation/assessment plan for LITA’s strategic initiatives and membership activities to inform decisions for future planning and resource allocation and to determine the success of current programs and initiatives.'" The June 23, 2006 LITA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes state, "The Task Force is charged with identifying where in the organizational structure to incorporate assessment of what we are doing. A report is due at Midwinter." At the 2007 ALA Midwinter Meeting, the group submitted their Assessment and Research Task Force Final Report.
Get Involved
LITA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on this committee. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee, be able to participate in Committee meetings when scheduled, e.g., Annual Conferences, Midwinter Meetings, or other times of the year as needed and, be able to contribute to the activities of the committee Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out the application form. Generally, appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1, for two year terms. Exceptions to this include the LITA National Forum Planning Committee (18 months before the Forum through the December after the Forum), the Nominating Committee (18 months before the election through the election) and, the Awards and Scholarships committees (one year terms).
Staff Liaison
Melissa Prentice
Phone: (312) 280-4268
E-mail: mprentice@ala.org
