Abstract:
The Standards for Libraries in Higher Education are designed to guide academic
libraries in advancing and sustaining their role as partners in educating students,
achieving their institutions’ missions, and positioning libraries as leaders in
assessment and continuous improvement on their campuses. Libraries must
demonstrate their value and document their contributions to overall institutional
effectiveness and be prepared to address changes in higher education, including
accreditation and other accountability measures. These Standards were
developed through study and consideration of issues and trends in libraries,
higher education, and accrediting practices. The committee solicited input from
librarians and library stakeholders at various types of institutions as well as
drawing on research and best practices in the field.