C.M.R. 05, 071, ch. 149, app 071-149-B

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Appendix 071-149-B - Library and Learning Resources

Other areas to be addressed should be added by institution officials in an effort to provide as clear a picture as possible of the institution's library and learning resources, virtual and/or physical. These areas include, but are not limited to, the following topical listing.

1. The institution has written objectives for the library that are in accordance with the institution's purpose, the nature of the educational program and the projected enrollment and insures that the students use the library and its resources as an integral part of their education.

2. The institution's library contains an up-to-date collection of books, periodicals, newspapers, and other instructional materials which are readily accessible to the faculty and the students. Libraries may make instructional materials available through the utilization of network, remote access and other information technologies.

3. The library collection is sufficient in quality, level, diversity, quantity and current to support and enrich the institution's offerings.

4. The library is staffed by professionally qualified individuals.

5. The institution has a program for continuous acquisition of library materials and for appropriate cataloging and maintenance of all library holdings.

6. A sufficient and consistent material and operational budget has been developed consistent with that of other institutions of comparable size and sufficient to meet the library needs of the institution.

7. The library is of sufficient size and design to accommodate the needs of the student body for work space and areas for listening or viewing various media materials to facilitate students study and learning.

8. If an outside library is to provide a major part of the library resources, the institution has developed a plan detailing the extent of dependence on the outside library including the nature and details of any agreements Concerning availability and use by students.

9. All undergraduate programs require the use of internet information resources in addition to course texts and formal instruction.

C.M.R. 05, 071, ch. 149, app 071-149-B