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Learning Outcomes Assessment at the UMD Libraries

Learning Management System

The Learning Outcomes Steering Committee (LOASC) coordinates the Libraries' assessment program. To facilitate data-gathering and sharing, the LOASC created a space in Canvas, UMD's learning management system. Here librarians can post their unit- and course-level learning outcomes and assessment data, find resources to aid them in writing learning outcomes and developing assessment tools, and ask their colleagues for feedback and suggestions. 

Support for librarians

​In addition to the resources made available in the Canvas space, the LOASC also provided support to librarians in the following ways: 

  • Meetings with each unit to provide an overview of the process and answer questions specific to that unit
  • Group workshops and one-on-one consultations
  • LibGuide on writing learning outcomes 
  • Reflection and sharing at end of year instruction forum